Strong on safety and schools, with transport to consider
South Petherton & Islemoor North West at a glance
- House prices
- £265,000
- Middle41st percentile
- Schools
- 75th percentile
- Strong
- Transport
- 3rd percentile
- Weak
- Crime rate
- 26.2 per 1,000 residents
- Strong97th percentile
- Flood risk
- 19% of the area in flood zones
- More flood-zone land82nd percentile
Underlying data dates vary by measure.
How to read these figuresIs South Petherton & Islemoor North West a good place to live?
South Petherton & Islemoor North West may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. 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.
South Petherton & Islemoor North West and nearby areas
| Area | Median sale price | Crime per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| South Petherton & Islemoor North West | £265,000 | 26.2 |
| Dunster North West | £280,000 | 129.3 |
| Burnham on Sea North | £270,000 | 81.6 |
Same sources and periods as the figures above. Each area has its own full guide.
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
- 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 South Petherton & Islemoor North West
Crime rate
- Crime rate
- 26.2 per 1,000 residents
- Percentile
- 97th percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
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 South Petherton & Islemoor North West
House prices
- Median sale price
- £265,000
- Percentile
- 41st percentile nationally
House prices are around the national middle range.
Median of 19 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 South Petherton & Islemoor North West
Recorded crime by type
The largest recorded type in South Petherton & Islemoor North West is violence, sexual offences and weapons, at 16.4 per 1,000 residents: lower than Somerset (38.8) and lower than England (35.9).
| Type | South Petherton & Islemoor North West | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence, sexual offences and weapons | 16.4 | 38.8 | 35.9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4.4 | 6.5 | 6.8 |
| Theft, including shoplifting | 2.2 | 15.7 | 18.1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1.1 | 9.8 | 10.7 |
| Burglary | 0.5 | 3.0 | 3.7 |
| Other crime | 0.5 | 1.9 | 2.2 |
| Public order | 0.5 | 7.5 | 6.6 |
| Vehicle crime | 0.5 | 2.5 | 5.3 |
| Drugs | 0.0 | 1.1 | 3.4 |
| Robbery | 0.0 | 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 South Petherton & Islemoor North West
Schools
75th percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger schools indicators nationally.
Flood risk in South Petherton & Islemoor North West
Flood risk
19% 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 16.4% of the area. That is the 82nd 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 South Petherton & Islemoor North West
Transport
3rd percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger transport indicators nationally.
FAQs
Is South Petherton & Islemoor North West a good place to live?
South Petherton & Islemoor North West may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. 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 South Petherton & Islemoor North West safe?
South Petherton & Islemoor North West ranks in the 97th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in South Petherton & Islemoor North West?
The median sale price was £265,000 in the 12 months to August 2026. House prices are in the 41st percentile nationally; lower percentiles indicate lower prices.
How are schools in South Petherton & Islemoor North West?
Schools rank in the 75th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near South Petherton & Islemoor North West?
Nearby public profiles include Dunster North West in Somerset and Burnham on Sea North in Somerset.
