West Street, Watchet
House prices, sold prices and local information for TA23 0FD, TA23 0BH, TA23 0BQ.
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At a glance
16 property sales on West Street, Watchet have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 8 Feb 2019. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £186,712. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 81% terraced, 13% flat, 6% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on West Street range from £78,000 to £249,000. 85% of homes sold here were freehold and 15% leasehold.
House prices on West Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. West Street has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all TA23 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 85% freehold and 15% leasehold across 20 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 13 | £186,712 | 8 Feb 2019 |
| Flat | 2 | £79,000 | 22 Sep 2017 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £235,000 | 18 Aug 2017 |
Sold prices on West Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31, West Street TA23 0BQ | 8 Feb 2019 | £158,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 19, Lorna Doone, West Street TA23 0FD | 14 Dec 2018 | £225,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 67, West Street TA23 0BH | 5 Nov 2018 | £249,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, West Street TA23 0BG | 19 Jun 2018 | £149,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, West Street TA23 0BG | 15 Mar 2018 | £155,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 38, West Street TA23 0BQ | 28 Feb 2018 | £155,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 58, West Street TA23 0BH | 12 Dec 2017 | £240,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 72, West Street TA23 0BH | 17 Nov 2017 | £224,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 28, Lorna Doone, West Street TA23 0FD | 22 Sep 2017 | £78,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 12, Lorna Doone, West Street TA23 0FD | 18 Aug 2017 | £235,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Lorna Doone, West Street TA23 0FD | 21 Jul 2017 | £146,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Lorna Doone, West Street TA23 0FD | 6 Jul 2017 | £144,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 13, West Street TA23 0BG | 11 May 2017 | £154,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 25, Lorna Doone, West Street TA23 0FD | 24 Feb 2017 | £85,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 69, West Street TA23 0BH | 19 Jan 2017 | £217,250 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 37, Lorna Doone, West Street TA23 0FD | 19 Jan 2017 | £80,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 67, West Street TA23 0BH | 17 Oct 2016 | £210,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, Lorna Doone, West Street TA23 0FD | 12 Aug 2016 | £216,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Lorna Doone, West Street TA23 0FD | 20 Jul 2016 | £165,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 49, West Street TA23 0BQ | 17 Jun 2016 | £133,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 67, West Street | £210,000 (Oct 2016) → £249,000 (Nov 2018) | +19% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near West Street
Crime
31 crimes were reported within about a mile of West Street in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 13 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
West Street is in or near 5 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Somerset coast at Dunster Beaches, Blue Anchor, Steart, Stolford and Brean Flood alert area
- Somerset coast at Minehead, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea and Uphill to Kingston Seymour Flood alert area
- West Somerset Streams Flood alert area
- Washford River, riverside properties from Kingsbridge to Lower Roadwater Flood warning area
- Washford River from Roadwater to Watchet 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 West Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery 173 pupils | Primary Church of England/Methodist | 3–9 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Requires improvement Report | 1.2 mi |
| St Peter's Church of England First School 123 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–9 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Old Cleeve Church of England First School 127 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–9 | Good Report | 1.8 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, tram & metro stations
- Watchet (West Somerset Railway) 0.3 mi · 5 min walk
- Doniford Beach (West Somerset Railway) 1.1 mi · 21 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Lorna Doone Caravan Park (W-bound, West Street) 2 min walk
- West Bay Caravan Park (E-bound, West Street) 2 min walk
- Brendon Road (NE-bound, Brendon Road) 5 min walk
- Watchet Railway Station (SW-bound, Harbour Road) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- West Somerset Healthcare
Robert Street, Williton, Taunton · 1.6 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Watchet · 0.2 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Liddymore Road · 0.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Watchet · 0.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Williton · 1.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Quantock Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Williton Pharmacy · 1.6 mi
Dentists
- Oneleigh House Dental Practice · 1.7 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 4 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 | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 63.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 27.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 9.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 692 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 10.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 51.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 38.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,288 |
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.
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Who lives around West Street
Ethnic group
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.4% | 96.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 48.6% | 50.2% |
| No religion | 43.9% | 41.5% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 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 | 94.7% | 91.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 5.3% | 8.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 29% | 30.5% |
| No qualifications | 18.3% | 17.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.6% | 17.6% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.7% | 15.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.9% | 6.5% |
| Other qualifications | 2.8% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Good health | 36.5% | 35.2% |
| Very good health | 34% | 46% |
| Fair health | 19.7% | 13.7% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 48.6% | 41.2% |
| No cars or vans in household | 23.5% | 14% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 19.7% | 31.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 8.1% | 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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