The number of properties designated as second homes in Somerset for 2002 to 2006 are shown in the following table. Data prior to this are not considered sufficiently robust.
Number 2002 2,770 2003 2,792 2004 3,007 2005 2,973 2006 2,925
The data are from a snapshot taken each year and are as recorded on CTB forms submitted by each local authority for council tax purposes.
The information regarding holiday lets is not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.