House prices in North Somerset
The median price paid for a home in North Somerset was £312,500 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 3,065 sales. House prices in North Somerset fell 0.2% in the year to September 2026, and are 5.9% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in North Somerset was 4% higher than the median for South West (£300,000). The average private rent in North Somerset was £1,209 a month in August 2026, 3.2% up on a year earlier (ONS). North Somerset had 7.9 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where North Somerset stands out
- North Somerset has the 4th most home sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales: 1.30 per 100 people in the 12 months to September 2026.
- In the year ending June 2025, North Somerset had the 43rd biggest net gain of people from moves within the UK of 318 local authorities in England and Wales: +12.9 per 1,000 residents.
House prices in North Somerset
The median price paid in North Somerset was £312,500 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 3,065 sales, or £3,667 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | South West |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £472,750 | 884 | £4,010 | +5.1% | +12.6% | £445,000 |
| Semi-detached | £320,000 | 936 | £3,712 | +3.2% | +14.1% | £305,000 |
| Terraced | £274,000 | 687 | £3,602 | +5.4% | +14.1% | £260,000 |
| Flats | £180,000 | 558 | £2,993 | 0.0% | +2.9% | £177,500 |
Compared with South West and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Somerset | £312,500 | −0.2% | +5.9% | £3,667 | +0.8% |
| South West | £300,000 | −1.6% | +6.4% | £3,548 | −0.6% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in North Somerset sold for a median £3,667 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 3% higher than the figure for South West (£3,548).
North Somerset has the 140th highest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 13th highest of 26 local authorities in South West.
Its −0.2% change over the year is the 153rd biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 9th biggest rise of 26 local authorities in South West.
How many homes sell in North Somerset
2,924 homes were sold in North Somerset in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.30 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in North Somerset were 2.2% down on the year before and 34.1% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 4th most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the most of 26 local authorities in South West.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
People moving in and out in North Somerset
In the year ending June 2025, 12,474 people moved to North Somerset from elsewhere in the UK and 9,580 moved away, a net gain of 2,894 (12.9 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Bristol, City of 3,774
- Somerset 1,029
- South Gloucestershire 984
Most moved out to
- Somerset 1,546
- Bristol, City of 1,294
- South Gloucestershire 637
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Rents in North Somerset
The average private rent in North Somerset was £1,209 a month in August 2026, 3.2% up on a year earlier. Rents in North Somerset are 39.4% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
North Somerset has the 123rd highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 8th highest of 26 local authorities in South West.
Crime in North Somerset
The police recorded 17,342 crimes in North Somerset in the 12 months to August 2026, 7.9 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in North Somerset rose 1.9% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 15.1% higher than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3.65 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 2.86 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.97 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.42 |
North Somerset has the 143rd highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 6th highest of 21 local authorities in South West.
The figure for South West leaves out Gloucestershire, whose police have not published every month. The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in North Somerset
North Somerset is the 82nd least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 215th |
| Income | 205th |
| Employment | 183rd |
| Education and skills | 181st |
| Health | 200th |
| Crime | 196th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 180th |
| Living environment | 246th |
Broadband and mobile in North Somerset
89.4% of premises in North Somerset can get gigabit broadband and 97.4% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 84.5% can get full fibre, and 0.8% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 159th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
80.4% of premises in North Somerset get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
Questions about North Somerset
How much does a house cost in North Somerset?
The median price paid for a home in North Somerset was £312,500 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £472,750; semi-detached £320,000; terraced £274,000; flats £180,000.
Are house prices in North Somerset going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in North Somerset fell 0.2%, and over five years it rose 5.9%. Across South West prices fell 1.6% over the same year.
How much is rent in North Somerset?
The average private rent in North Somerset was £1,209 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £820; 2 bed £1,079; 3 bed £1,345; 4+ bed £1,845.
Is North Somerset a safe place to live?
North Somerset had 7.9 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 143rd highest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for South West was 7.5. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in North Somerset?
84.5% of premises in North Somerset can get full fibre and 89.4% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Bristol 15 km
- Bath and North East Somerset 19 km
- Newport 25 km
- South Gloucestershire 26 km
- Cardiff 33 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.