Weston-super-Mare Property Market: House Prices, Sold Data & Development Finance, End of H1 2026

North Somerset coastal town with town centre regeneration and Bristol commuter demand

The Weston-super-Mare property market recorded 2,888 residential sales over the past 12 months, with a median sale price of £310,000. This places Weston-super-Mare £15k above the Somerset county median of £295,000, and £25k above the UK national median of £285,000.

Prices in Weston-super-Mare have shown broadly stable, with a year-on-year change of -1.6%. Within Somerset, Weston-super-Mare ranks 4th by price out of 8 principal towns, and 1st by transaction volume.

Weston-super-Mare median prices have moved from £320,000 in Q1 2025 to £315,000 in Q2 2026, a change of -1.6% over 5 quarters.

North Somerset Council — the local planning authority covering Weston-super-Mare — has 137 residential units in its current pipeline, an estimated gross development value of £42.5m, across 4 applications (0 approved, 4 pending) at an approval rate of 0%.

Property prices in Weston-super-Mare vary significantly by type. The table below compares Weston-super-Mare prices with Somerset county averages and UK national figures.

Detached homes in Weston-super-Mare command £470,000, while flat properties are most accessible at £180,000. The £290k spread between the most and least expensive types indicates a diverse market with opportunities across the development spectrum.

Weston-super-Mare recorded 33 new-build transactions in the past 12 months, representing 1.1% of total sales. This indicates meaningful developer activity and proven buyer demand for new homes in the area.

New-build properties in Weston-super-Mare traded at a premium of 41.0% versus existing stock. This premium supports the viability of new development, as buyers are willing to pay more for new homes.

Across the wider Somerset market, 66 new-build completions were recorded — see our Somerset property market report for the full county picture.

The following table shows the most recent property transactions recorded in Weston-super-Mare, providing real-time evidence of achieved prices for buyers, sellers, and developers:

These transactions are sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and represent completed, registered sales. The range from £195,000 to £349,000 illustrates the breadth of the Weston-super-Mare market.

For developers considering Weston-super-Mare, the local market data translates directly into finance structuring. With a median value of £310,000 and detached homes at £470,000, lenders can assess scheme viability with confidence.

A typical development finance facility for a Weston-super-Mare scheme with a GDV of £470,000 would attract senior debt of approximately £305,500 at 65% LTGDV. Mezzanine finance can stretch total borrowing to 85-90% of costs, while bridging loans enable rapid site acquisitions completing in as little as 5 working days.

While prices have softened 1.6% year-on-year, experienced developers can still generate strong returns in Weston-super-Mare by targeting well-located sites with clear demand drivers.

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To put Weston-super-Mare's market in context, the table below compares it with similarly-priced towns across Somerset:

For the full Somerset town-by-town breakdown, see our comprehensive Somerset property market report.