Strong on safety and schools, weaker on transport
This public area guide compares King Alfred in Somerset using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is King Alfred a good place to live?
King Alfred may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. It ranks strongly for lower crime and stronger school performance, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Transport access appears weaker and house prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
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King Alfred at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- People prioritising lower crime
- Families who care about school performance
Watch out for
- Transport access appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally
- House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally
Crime rate in King Alfred
Crime rate
Crime rate
8.21 per 1,000 people
Percentile
94th percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
House prices in King Alfred
House prices
Average sold price
£512,672
Percentile
89th percentile nationally
House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Schools in King Alfred
Flood risk in King Alfred
Transport in King Alfred
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is King Alfred a good place to live?
King Alfred may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. It ranks strongly for lower crime and stronger school performance, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Transport access appears weaker and house prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is King Alfred safe?
King Alfred ranks in the 94th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in King Alfred?
The average sold price is £512,672, with house prices in the 89th percentile nationally.
How are schools in King Alfred?
Schools rank in the 87th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near King Alfred?
Nearby public profiles include Blackdown & Neroche South West in Somerset and South Petherton & Islemoor West in Somerset.
