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Martock South West at a glance
- House prices
- £288,500
- Middle48th percentile
- Schools
- 51st percentile
- Middle
- Transport
- 16th percentile
- Weak
- Crime rate
- 47.4 per 1,000 residents
- Middle73rd percentile
- Flood risk
- 30.4% of the area in flood zones
- More flood-zone land88th percentile
Underlying data dates vary by measure.
How to read these figuresIs Martock South West a good place to live?
Martock South West has a mixed public data profile, so whether it is a good fit depends on which factors matter most to you. Transport access appears weaker and more of the area is in a flood zone than most neighbourhoods in England, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Somerset below.
Martock South West and nearby areas
| Area | Median sale price | Crime per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| Martock South West | £288,500 | 47.4 |
| Bridgwater West | £247,000 | 68.8 |
| Roffey South | £325,000 | Data not yet available |
Same sources and periods as the figures above. Each area has its own full guide.
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
No additional grounded may-suit bullets are available.
Watch out for
- Transport access appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally
- More of the area is in river or sea flood zones than most neighbourhoods in England; check the flood map for the specific property
Crime rate in Martock South West
Crime rate
- Crime rate
- 47.4 per 1,000 residents
- Percentile
- 73rd percentile nationally
Recorded crime is relatively lower; higher percentiles indicate lower crime.
Recorded crimes and anti-social behaviour per 1,000 residents over the 12 months to August 2026. Higher crime percentiles indicate lower recorded crime. Busy centres can show high rates because crimes are counted where they happen but divided by the people who live there.
House prices in Martock South West
House prices
- Median sale price
- £288,500
- Percentile
- 48th percentile nationally
House prices are around the national middle range.
Median of 84 standard sales over the 12 months to August 2026, from HM Land Registry. Lower price percentiles indicate lower prices nationally. This is an area figure, not a valuation of a particular home.
Crime by type in Martock South West
Recorded crime by type
The largest recorded type in Martock South West is violence, sexual offences and weapons, at 25.0 per 1,000 residents: lower than Somerset (38.8) and lower than England (35.9).
| Type | Martock South West | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence, sexual offences and weapons | 25.0 | 38.8 | 35.9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6.9 | 9.8 | 10.7 |
| Theft, including shoplifting | 5.2 | 15.7 | 18.1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3.7 | 6.5 | 6.8 |
| Public order | 2.5 | 7.5 | 6.6 |
| Other crime | 1.4 | 1.9 | 2.2 |
| Burglary | 0.8 | 3.0 | 3.7 |
| Vehicle crime | 0.8 | 2.5 | 5.3 |
| Drugs | 0.6 | 1.1 | 3.4 |
| Robbery | 0.2 | 1.1 | 1.5 |
Recorded crime is not the same as personal risk. How to read crime figures for an area · Check another area
Schools in Martock South West
Schools
51st percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger schools indicators nationally.
Flood risk in Martock South West
Flood risk
30.4% of the area in flood zones 2 or 3
Land in Environment Agency river and sea flood zones 2 or 3. Zone 3, the higher-probability zone, covers 26.8% of the area. That is the 88th percentile among neighbourhoods in England, where higher means more flood-zone land. Surface water is not included, and this is not an address-level assessment: check the flood map for the specific property.
Transport in Martock South West
Transport
16th percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger transport indicators nationally.
FAQs
Is Martock South West a good place to live?
Martock South West has a mixed public data profile, so whether it is a good fit depends on which factors matter most to you. Transport access appears weaker and more of the area is in a flood zone than most neighbourhoods in England, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Martock South West safe?
Martock South West ranks in the 73rd percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Martock South West?
The median sale price was £288,500 in the 12 months to August 2026. House prices are in the 48th percentile nationally; lower percentiles indicate lower prices.
How are schools in Martock South West?
Schools rank in the 51st percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Martock South West?
Nearby public profiles include Bridgwater West in Somerset and Roffey South in Horsham.
