Watchet vs Wellington (Somerset)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Wellington (somerset) offers lower property prices by roughly 7%. Wellington (somerset) has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Watchet
£302,461
Wellington (Somerset)
£283,756
Crime Rate
Watchet
83.2
Wellington (Somerset)
83.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Watchet
N/A
Wellington (Somerset)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Watchet
114
Wellington (Somerset)
358.1
EPC Rating
Watchet
68.4
Wellington (Somerset)
68.4
Median Income
Watchet
£28,807
Wellington (Somerset)
£28,979
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Wellington (somerset) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £283,756 versus £302,461 in Watchet. The most affordable entry point in Watchet is a flat at £141,408, while in Wellington (somerset) it is a flat at £124,822.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 13% pricier in Watchet (£141,408 vs £124,822).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Watchet prices grew faster — 44% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Wellington (somerset) (83 per 1,000) compared to Watchet (83.2 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Watchet is violent-crime, while in Wellington (somerset) it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestSchool quality data is not fully available for both Watchet and Wellington (somerset). Watchet has 1 schools and Wellington (somerset) has 5 schools.
Watchet School Inspection Breakdown
Wellington (Somerset) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Watchet | Wellington (Somerset) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Wellington (somerset) enjoy 358.1 Mbps on average, while Watchet lags behind at 114.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.4% of premises in Watchet and 80.6% in Wellington (somerset). Gigabit availability stands at 10% in Watchet and 68.4% in Wellington (somerset).
Wellington (somerset) is the faster of the two by 214% on average download speed (358 vs 114 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Watchet is band C (score 68.4), ahead of Wellington (somerset)'s band C (score 68.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Watchet and £1,377 in Wellington (somerset). 57.9% of homes in Watchet have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.5% in Wellington (somerset).
Watchet has more energy-efficient housing — 57.9% reach band C or above, vs 57.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Watchet has a population of 3,643 while Wellington (somerset) has 13,815. Median household income is £28,979 in Wellington (somerset) and £28,807 in Watchet. The median age is 47.3 in Watchet and 47.3 in Wellington (somerset). Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Watchet and 57.2% in Wellington (somerset).
| Indicator | Watchet | Wellington (Somerset) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,643 | 13,815 |
| Median Age | 47.3 | 47.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,807 | £28,979 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.5% | 30.6% |
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