The Beacon, Ilminster
House prices, sold prices and local information for TA19 9AH.
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At a glance
15 property sales on The Beacon, Ilminster have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 6 Oct 2022. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £478,636. Average sale prices rose from £174,000 in 2017 to £590,750 in 2022 (+240%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 3 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 73% detached, 27% terraced. Recorded sale prices on The Beacon range from £140,000 to £700,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on The Beacon compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Beacon has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all TA19 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 15 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £478,636 | 6 Oct 2022 |
| Terraced | 4 | £184,500 | 21 Sep 2020 |
Sold prices on The Beacon
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10, The Beacon TA19 9AH | 6 Oct 2022 | £646,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| The Outlook, 36, The Beacon TA19 9AH | 11 Aug 2022 | £535,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 14, The Beacon TA19 9AH | 29 Sep 2021 | £592,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 16, The Beacon TA19 9AH | 10 Sep 2021 | £700,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| The Outlook, 36, The Beacon TA19 9AH | 30 Jun 2021 | £325,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 20A, The Beacon TA19 9AH | 24 Jun 2021 | £450,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, The Beacon TA19 9AH | 21 Sep 2020 | £175,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 28, The Beacon TA19 9AH | 17 Feb 2020 | £400,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Wyldewood Lodge, The Beacon TA19 9AH | 18 Dec 2019 | £400,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 10, The Beacon TA19 9AH | 27 Nov 2019 | £450,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, The Beacon TA19 9AH | 9 Jul 2019 | £485,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 20, The Beacon TA19 9AH | 9 May 2019 | £281,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 15, The Beacon TA19 9AH | 28 Feb 2019 | £215,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 11, The Beacon TA19 9AH | 14 Dec 2017 | £140,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 17, The Beacon TA19 9AH | 13 Mar 2017 | £208,000 | Terraced | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 10, The Beacon | £450,000 (Nov 2019) → £646,500 (Oct 2022) | +44% over 3 yrs |
| The Outlook, 36, The Beacon | £325,000 (Jun 2021) → £535,000 (Aug 2022) | +65% over 1 yr |
| 11, The Beacon | £140,000 (Dec 2017) → £175,000 (Sep 2020) | +25% over 3 yrs |
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Schools near The Beacon
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herne View Church of England Primary 401 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Mary's & St Peter's Church School 29 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Neroche Primary School 233 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 2.2 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
Nearest bus stops
- Beacon (SW-bound, Beacon) 1 min walk
- Beacon (NE-bound, Beacon) 1 min walk
- West Street (opp, West Street) 5 min walk
- West Street (E-bound, West Street) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Summervale Surgery
Ilminster Medical Centre, Canal Way, Ilminster · 0.5 mi - The Meadows Surgery
Canal Way, Ilminster · 0.5 mi - Church View Medical Centre
Broadway Road, Horton, Ilminster · 2.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar - Ilminster · 0.3 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Ilminster · 0.4 mi
- Tesco Tesco Ilminster Superstore · 0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Minster Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Boots · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- The Ile Dental Centre · 0.5 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 7 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 | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 76.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 15.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 8.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,196 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 53.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 29.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,655 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 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.
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Who lives around The Beacon
Ethnic group
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.3% | 96.4% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 54.2% | 50.2% |
| No religion | 38.2% | 41.5% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Country of birth
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 91.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 4.2% | 8.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 30.3% | 30.5% |
| No qualifications | 18.2% | 17.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.6% | 17.6% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.9% | 15.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.5% | 10.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| Other qualifications | 2.8% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.9% | 46% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 35.2% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 13.7% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 46.7% | 41.2% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 33.6% | 31.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 10.5% | 14% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 9.2% | 13.5% |
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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