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Property investment stats for Somerton, South West

A complete guide to property investment in Somerton.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Somerton sits in the South West and offers a property market shaped by a mature population and a high rate of owner-occupation. The area’s current median price per square foot is £311 per sq ft, with a price-to-income ratio of 5.7, making it relatively accessible compared to many parts of the UK. Over the past year, capital growth has changed by -8.8%, while the three-year figure shows a change of 6.5%, averaging out to an annualised growth of 2.1%. Sales volumes are modest at 99 per year, and properties spend an average of 83 days on the market, suggesting a steady but not overly liquid market.

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Key investment stats for Somerton

Median price per sq ft

£311 / sq ft

Average rental yield

-

Capital growth (1y)

-8.8%

Sales in past year

99

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Somerton

Live prices in Somerton, South West

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£407,000

25% of properties below...

£296,238

75% of properties below...

£575,000

Most expensive property

£2,300,000

Live listings

62

Median days on market

83

Should you invest in Somerton?

Opportunities

  • Investors can take advantage of the £5,000 (the typical achieved discount) discount, which indicates there is room to negotiate on price.
  • The top postcode district offers rental yields of 3.2%, providing a potential income stream for buy-to-let investors.
  • With the median asking sale price for a three-bedroom house at £325,000 and the corresponding rent at £1,400, there is a clear benchmark for returns and affordability.

Risks

  • The annual capital growth has changed by -8.8% over the last year, which may concern those seeking short-term appreciation.
  • Liquidity could be an issue, as properties typically spend 83 days on the market before selling.
  • The private rental sector is small (in the 16th percentile), which may limit tenant demand and rental growth.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Somerton’s property market appears stable, underpinned by a high proportion of owner-occupiers and a predominantly older population (in the 93rd percentile for residents aged 60 and over). While short-term capital growth has seen some change, the three-year trend and annualised growth suggest a more balanced long-term picture. The market is unlikely to see rapid transformation, but its affordability and steady sales volumes offer a degree of predictability.

Rental yields in the top postcode district remain modest at 3.2%, and the low turnover means that investors can expect a slower pace compared to busier urban markets. For those seeking a steady, slow-burn investment rather than quick wins, Somerton’s outlook remains quietly reassuring.

Live properties in Somerton

Investment properties in Somerton, South West

3 bedroom terraced house for sale
On market for 171 days

£600,000 - Offers Over

3 bedroom terraced house for sale

New Street, Somerton, Somerset, TA1...

Slow to sell properties in Somerton, South West
Slow to Sell
3 bedroom terraced house for sale
21% below median price

£279,950

3 bedroom terraced house for sale

West Street, Somerton

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Somerton, South West
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Buyers have some negotiation leverage, but not much.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £5,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £10,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £18,970 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.7%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.5%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.0%

Best places to invest in Somerton

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1TA113.2%1.6%£311 / sq ft

Data sources

GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:

  • HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.

  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.

  • Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.

  • GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.

  • Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.

  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.

Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.