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South Petherton & Islemoor South East at a glance
- House prices
- £333,000
- Middle61st percentile
- Schools
- 55th percentile
- Middle
- Transport
- 20th percentile
- Weak
- Crime rate
- 55.1 per 1,000 residents
- Middle64th percentile
- Flood risk
- 7.1% of the area in flood zones
- Middle59th percentile
Underlying data dates vary by measure.
How to read these figuresIs South Petherton & Islemoor South East a good place to live?
South Petherton & Islemoor South East 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, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Somerset below.
South Petherton & Islemoor South East and nearby areas
| Area | Median sale price | Crime per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| South Petherton & Islemoor South East | £333,000 | 55.1 |
| Frome North | £342,000 | 70.9 |
| Cannington West | £345,000 | 30.8 |
Same sources and periods as the figures above. Each area has its own full guide.
Best fit and trade-offs
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The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
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Watch out for
- Transport access appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally
Crime rate in South Petherton & Islemoor South East
Crime rate
- Crime rate
- 55.1 per 1,000 residents
- Percentile
- 64th 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 South Petherton & Islemoor South East
House prices
- Median sale price
- £333,000
- Percentile
- 61st percentile nationally
House prices are above the national middle range.
Median of 95 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 South East
Recorded crime by type
The largest recorded type in South Petherton & Islemoor South East is violence, sexual offences and weapons, at 25.4 per 1,000 residents: lower than Somerset (38.8) and lower than England (35.9).
| Type | South Petherton & Islemoor South East | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence, sexual offences and weapons | 25.4 | 38.8 | 35.9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7.8 | 9.8 | 10.7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.8 |
| Theft, including shoplifting | 5.4 | 15.7 | 18.1 |
| Public order | 4.0 | 7.5 | 6.6 |
| Burglary | 2.4 | 3.0 | 3.7 |
| Other crime | 1.7 | 1.9 | 2.2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1.7 | 2.5 | 5.3 |
| Drugs | 0.1 | 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 South East
Schools
55th percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger schools indicators nationally.
Flood risk in South Petherton & Islemoor South East
Flood risk
7.1% 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 5.6% of the area. That is the 59th 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 South East
Transport
20th percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger transport indicators nationally.
FAQs
Is South Petherton & Islemoor South East a good place to live?
South Petherton & Islemoor South East 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, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is South Petherton & Islemoor South East safe?
South Petherton & Islemoor South East ranks in the 64th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in South Petherton & Islemoor South East?
The median sale price was £333,000 in the 12 months to August 2026. House prices are in the 61st percentile nationally; lower percentiles indicate lower prices.
How are schools in South Petherton & Islemoor South East?
Schools rank in the 55th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near South Petherton & Islemoor South East?
Nearby public profiles include Frome North in Somerset and Cannington West in Somerset.
