Admirals Close Watchet, Somerset
29 addresses across 2 postcodes (TA23), about 200 m long, classed as a local access road. USRN 43708021.
- Sales: 73 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £290,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 23 homes have an energy certificate (C: 11, D: 12).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Somerset costs £2,561 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 41% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Taunton, about 23 km (14 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Orchard Meadow, is about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 25 to 32 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 29 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is West Somerset Healthcare, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 79 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2025 | 2 | £310,000 | £270,000 | £350,000 |
| 2024 | 4 | £290,000 | £250,000 | £365,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £335,000 | £335,000 | £335,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2020 | 3 | £310,000 | £303,000 | £315,000 |
| 2018 | 3 | £275,000 | £260,000 | £275,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £231,250 | £220,000 | £242,500 |
| 2015 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2014 | 4 | £242,500 | £207,500 | £275,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Apr 2026 | 10 TA23 0QD | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 26 Sep 2025 | 24 TA23 0QD | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 4 Mar 2025 | 25 TA23 0QD | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2024 | 11 TA23 0QD | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 6 Aug 2024 | 28 TA23 0QD | Detached | £365,000 | |
| 1 Aug 2024 | 7 TA23 0QD | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 3 Jul 2024 | 27 TA23 0QD | Semi-detached | £255,000 | |
| 19 Oct 2023 | 23 TA23 0QD | Detached | £335,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2022 | 20 TA23 0QD | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 24 May 2021 | 19 TA23 0QD | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2020 | 4 TA23 0QD | Detached | £303,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2020 | 24 TA23 0QD | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2020 | 14 TA23 0QD | Detached | £315,000 | |
| 23 Nov 2018 | 17 TA23 0QD | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2018 | 15 TA23 0QD | Detached | £260,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2018 | 1 TA23 0QD | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 9 Jun 2017 | 19 TA23 0QD | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2017 | 22 TA23 0QD | Detached | £242,500 | |
| 14 Jun 2016 | 19 TA23 0QD | Detached | £183,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 5 Aug 2015 | 15 TA23 0QD | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 2 Oct 2014 | 1 TA23 0QD | Detached | £263,000 | |
| 11 Sep 2014 | 11 TA23 0QD | Detached | £207,500 | |
| 25 Jul 2014 | 21 TA23 0QD | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 16 Jul 2014 | 14 TA23 0QD | Detached | £222,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2013 | 5 TA23 0QD | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2010 | 25 TA23 0QD | Detached | £192,500 | |
| 30 Oct 2009 | 17 TA23 0QD | Detached | £175,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2009 | 10 TA23 0QD | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 18 May 2007 | 11 TA23 0QD | Detached | £206,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2006 | 5 TA23 0QD | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2006 | 1 TA23 0QD | Detached | £234,950 | |
| 14 Nov 2005 | 2 TA23 0QD | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2004 | 29 TA23 0QD | Detached | £219,980 | |
| 1 Oct 2003 | 11 TA23 0QD | Detached | £172,000 | |
| 19 Sep 2003 | 22 TA23 0QD | Detached | £168,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2003 | 17 TA23 0QD | Detached | £169,950 | |
| 23 Jul 2003 | 3 TA23 0QD | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 29 Nov 2002 | 20 TA23 0QD | Detached | £169,000 | |
| 21 Jun 2002 | 16 TA23 0QD | Detached | £147,000 | |
| 20 May 2002 | 25 TA23 0QD | Detached | £143,500 | |
| 26 Apr 2002 | 9 TA23 0QD | Detached | £148,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2001 | 24 TA23 0QD | Detached | £127,500 | |
| 14 Dec 2000 | 18 TA23 0QD | Detached | £96,000 | |
| 12 Oct 2000 | 17 TA23 0QD | Detached | £103,950 | |
| 7 Jul 2000 | 29 TA23 0QD | Detached | £102,475 | New build. |
| 18 Feb 2000 | 22 TA23 0QD | Detached | £84,950 | New build. |
| 17 Dec 1999 | 23 TA23 0QD | Detached | £111,950 | New build. |
| 15 Dec 1999 | 21 TA23 0QD | Detached | £117,950 | New build. |
| 30 Nov 1999 | 19 TA23 0QD | Detached | £72,950 | New build. |
| 26 Nov 1999 | 20 TA23 0QD | Detached | £92,950 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
23 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 72 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (22); House, detached (1). Built: 1996-2002 (20); 2003-2006 (2); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (18).
Each home's certificates and sales (12 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Somerset in 2026-27: Band D £2,561 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,707 | £1,992 | £2,276 | £2,561 | £3,130 | £3,699 | £4,268 | £5,121 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (38% of about 1,240 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- The Mill, Anchor Street, Watchet, TA23 0AZ, permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| TA23 0QD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| TA23 0EY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 29 addresses are between 25 m and 32 m above sea level (29 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TA23 0EY | 100% | 41% | 41% | 0% |
| TA23 0QD | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Taunton 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 23 km (14 miles) |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Helwell Street Watchet | 160 m |
| Ferry terminal | Minehead Harbour | 11.4 km (7.1 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Harbour Road Car Park | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 24.4 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | West Somerset Healthcare | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Quantock Pharmacy | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Oneleigh House Dental Practice | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Williton Hospital | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Williton Police Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Watchet Cashzone | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Orchard Meadow 730 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,160 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 370 m |
| Allotments | Williton Allotments 1.1 ha | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Wayside cross 100m south east of Doniford Farm, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east. 20 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wayside cross 100m south east of Doniford Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Cross in the churchyard of the Church of St Decuman | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Round barrow cemetery at Battle Gore immediately west of North Road | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| St Audries (House) | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Helwell Bay | Bay | 390 m north |
| Grove Copse | Wood | 780 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| The Swill | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Rydon Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Swill Point | Wetland | 2 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Perry Gully | Valley | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 28 | 29 |
1 of the street's 29 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Somerset: see them on the Somerset page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery Church of England/Methodist | Primary | 3–9 | 120 m | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Peter's Church of England First School | Primary | 2–9 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Dec 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Urgent improvement; Achievement: Urgent improvement; Attendance and behaviour: Urgent improvement; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knights Templar School TA23 0EX | School/college/university | 120 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Watchet Bowling Club TA23 0EW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| The Salvation Army TA23 0DJ | Other catering premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Radstock Co-operative Society TA23 0DS | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Andrews Fish Bar TA23 0DS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Golden Bowl TA23 0DR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Half Time Kitchen TA23 0TE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 18 May 2026 |
| Watchet Town Football Club TA23 0TE | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Maglands Road (30); On or near Cherry Tree Way (17); On or near Reed Close (10); On or near Helwell Green (8); On or near Helwell Street (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 8% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 40% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 68% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 44% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 35% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Mariners Way · Bay View · Maglands Road · Greenfield Road · Culvercliffe Road · Helwell Green · Schwarz Avenue · Reed Close · Holm View · Cherry Tree Way · Helwell Street · Hatt Close
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.