With the village of High Ham, having a population of less than 1,000 people (according to the 2011 census figures), this South Somerset area is attractive and appealing for many people. There is also the fact that High Ham is the parish name and this contains the High Ham village, the village of Low Ham and hamlets like Picts Hill, Henley and Bowdens. High Ham is located around 9 miles from Glastonbury with a 20 to 25 minute driving time in good traffic.

Transport in High Ham

Bridgwater Train Station is around 9 miles from High Ham with around a 20 minute driving time. This station lies on the Bristol to Taunton line but there are connections to London Paddington and Cardiff, which is of benefit to people living in and around High Ham.

There are various bus routes serving High Ham, connecting it with other villages and towns in Somerset.

Education in High Ham

The main primary school in the area, High Ham Church of England Primary School, with a roll of around 170 pupils, was classed as “Good” by Ofsted in 2017. There is also the High Ham Pre School listed at the same address, making this a convenient option for parents with youngsters of different ages.

Socialising in High Ham

The Kings Head Inn, located on Ham Hill, has developed a good reputation within the local community and is often at the heart of High Ham night life and social aspects. Venturing further to Picts Hill and Langport provides a wider range of bars and restaurants for people to enjoy. Langport is less than 4 miles from High Ham and can be driven in less than 10 minutes in good traffic. Picts Hill is closer, lying 2.5 miles from High Ham and can be driven in just 5 minutes. There is also a local bus service connecting High Ham and Picts Hill, with this journey taking 12 minutes.

High Ham Property Prices

The average value of property in High Ham, as of June 2017, stands at £464,758 with the average price paid for property in the area standing at £421,000. In the past 12 months, property prices in High Ham have risen by 4.75%, a figure which is just above the national average. The price of property in High Ham is higher than areas like Glastonbury or Street which are not too far away from High Ham.

Given the size of High Ham, there isn’t always a lot of property available on the market. This alone will see the property prices being higher than you’d perhaps expect and it will see property prices continue to rise. It is easy to see why people would be attracted to High Ham, and it is a great example of modern village life in England. High Ham also benefits from the fact that it isn’t too far from larger areas but it manages to retain its own sense of style and identity. This ensures that High Ham is an ideal choice for people looking for a home area to enjoy while also looking to experience other features and aspects of local life.

About Tom Morgan

Founder of Jungle Property the multi award-winning letting agent based in Glastonbury, Somerset. I am passionate about property and Glastonbury and about providing the very best advice to anyone who wants the best return on a buy-to-let property investment. For an open and brutally honest opinion on anything in the Glastonbury property market please contact me via tom.morgan@jungleproperty.co.uk