Higher Street, West Chinnock, Crewkerne
House prices, sold prices and local information for TA18 7QA.
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At a glance
4 property sales on Higher Street, West Chinnock, Crewkerne have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 26 Feb 2021. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £246,250. By property type, sales here have been 50% semi-detached, 25% detached, 25% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Higher Street range from £232,500 to £380,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Higher Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Higher Street has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all TA18 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 4 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 2 | £246,250 | 4 Aug 2020 |
| Detached | 1 | £380,000 | 22 Jun 2017 |
| Terraced | 1 | £272,500 | 26 Feb 2021 |
Sold prices on Higher Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, New Cottages, Higher Street TA18 7QA | 26 Feb 2021 | £272,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 41, Higher Street TA18 7QA | 4 Aug 2020 | £232,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| St John, Higher Street TA18 7QA | 28 Nov 2017 | £260,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Kings Gatchell, Higher Street TA18 7QA | 22 Jun 2017 | £380,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Higher Street
Crime
2 crimes were reported within about a mile of Higher Street in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Criminal damage & arson | 1 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Higher Street is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Axe area Flood alert area
- South Somerset Rivers, Upper Reaches Flood alert area
- River Parrett (upper) from South Perrott to Thorney Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Higher Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Chinnock Church School 39 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Inadequate Report | 0.1 mi |
| Haselbury Plucknett Church of England Primary School 47 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Merriott Primary School 126 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Norton Sub Hamdon Church School 63 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.8 mi |
| Wadham School 763 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–16 | Report | 2.3 mi |
| Ashlands Church of England Primary School 141 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 2.6 mi |
| South Petherton Junior School 156 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 2.8 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Crewkerne station 3.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Higher Street (SW-bound, Lower Street) 2 min walk
- Scotts Way School (E-bound) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Symphony South Healthcare
Middle Path, Crewkerne · 3.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Budgens Budgens Merriott · 1.7 mi
- Asda Express Asda South Petherton Express Petrol · 2.6 mi
- Lidl Lidl Crewkerne · 2.7 mi
- Waitrose Waitrose Crewkerne · 2.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Merriott Pharmacy · 1.7 mi
Dentists
- The Crewkerne Dental Centre · 2.4 mi
- Stoke Dental · 2.5 mi
- Black Swan Dental Spa · 2.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 1 of 10 |
| Living environment | 1 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 82.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 12.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 5.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 516 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 57.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 30.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,114 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 74% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 92% |
Share of homes across Somerset with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Higher Street
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Who lives around Higher Street
Ethnic group
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.9% | 96.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 56.4% | 50.2% |
| No religion | 36% | 41.5% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | – |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 91.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 5.3% | 8.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 37.4% | 30.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.2% | 17.6% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.2% | 15.3% |
| No qualifications | 10.5% | 17.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9% | 10.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| Other qualifications | 2.3% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.5% | 46% |
| Good health | 35% | 35.2% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 44.5% | 31.4% |
| 1 car or van in household | 35.1% | 41.2% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 14.4% | 13.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 6% | 14% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Somerset.
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Estate agents near Higher Street
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- Crane Sales & Lettings 3.2 mi
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