Ashcombe Lane Ilminster, Somerset
37 addresses across 3 postcodes (TA19), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 36613022.
- Energy: 30 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 18, E: 9, F: 1).
- Flood: 3 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 61% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Crewkerne, about 11.2 km (7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 3 km (1.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 40 to 50 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 37 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Summervale Surgery, about 520 m (0.3 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 410 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 51% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 55 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
30 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 100 m². Most common: Flat (11); House, mid-terrace (9); House, end-terrace (6). Built: 1983-1990 (18); 1991-1995 (8); 1996-2002 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (24).
Each home's certificates and sales (18 addresses)
- 1, Ashcombe Court
- 3, Ashcombe Court
- 5 The Malthouse, Ashcombe Court
- 6, Ashcombe Court
- 8, Ashcombe Court
- 13, Ashcombe Court
- 14, Ashcombe Court
- 16, Ashcombe Court
- 19, Ashcombe Court
- 20, Ashcombe Court
- 22, Ashcombe Court
- 23, Ashcombe Court
- 24, Ashcombe Court
- 26, Ashcombe Court
- 27, Ashcombe Court
- 29, Ashcombe Court
- 30, Ashcombe Court
- 31, Ashcombe Court
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (37% of about 1,800 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Ilminster (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 5.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- 24, SILVER STREET, grade II
- 39, SILVER STREET, grade II
- 41, SILVER STREET, grade II
- 43, SILVER STREET, grade II
- 45, SILVER STREET, grade II
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, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TA19 0ED | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| TA19 0DR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| TA19 0EE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 6 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 37 addresses are between 40 m and 50 m above sea level (44 m on average); the ground rises about 10 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TA19 0DR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TA19 0ED | 100% | 61% | 61% | 0% |
| TA19 0EE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Crewkerne 178,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.2 km (7 miles) |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fish and Chip Shop Ilminster | 80 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest PoGo Charge | 80 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 41.3 km (26 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 52.4 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Summervale Surgery | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Minster Pharmacy | 180 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Ile Dental Centre | 290 m |
| Hospital | Chard Hospital | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
| Police station | Chard Police Station - Avon And Somerset Police | 7 km (4.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Shell Ilminster Cashzone | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 6.4 ha | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,070 m² | 270 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 13 ha | 270 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,810 m² | 310 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Chantry, a listed building (Grade II*), 80 m east. 141 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 7 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Chantry | Listed building, Grade II* | 80 m east |
| Parish Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 110 m east |
| 28, Court Barton | Listed building, Grade II* | 120 m east |
| 29, Court Barton | Listed building, Grade II* | 130 m east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Beacon Hill | Hill | 530 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Bakers Copse | Wood | 890 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Herne Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Fir Pound | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Pretwood Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Langhills Goil | Valley | 4 km (2.5 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 36 | 37 |
1 of the street's 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herne View Church of England Primary | Primary | 4–11 | 170 m | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alistair Hughes T/A The Dolphin TA19 0DR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2023 |
| Bonners TA19 0DW | Retailers - other | 40 m | 5 Very good | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Southwest Game Butchers TA19 0DW | Retailers - other | 40 m | 4 Good | 5 Sep 2024 |
| P. B. Fruits TA19 0DW | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Gamesmaster Cafe TA19 0DW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2024 |
| The Minster Rooms TA19 0DU | Other catering premises | 70 m | 5 Very good | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Ilminster Kebab & Pizza House TA19 9AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jul 2023 |
| West Street Fish & Chips TA19 9AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2026 |
| China Garden TA19 9AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Betty's TA19 0DW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Warehouse Theatre TA19 9AD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 16 Nov 2022 |
| Sweet Surprise TA19 0DH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Minster Pharmacy + Ilminster Health Foods TA19 0DH | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 24 May 2022 |
| Silver Street Dairy TA19 0DH | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2025 |
| K and P Cafe Ltd TA19 0DH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (18); On or near Silver Street (12); On or near West Street (5); On or near Court Barton (5); On or near Letham Court (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 8% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 39% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 51% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 40% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 13% | 17% |
| Private rented | 32% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 40% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 53% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 5 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
- TA19 0ED: 35 addresses of 36 in the postcode
- TA19 0DR: 1 address of 25 in the postcode
- TA19 0EE: 1 address of 26 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Saxon Court · Court Barton · High Street · Berrymans Lane · Breowen Close · Brewery Lane · Wharf Lane · Church Walk · West Street · Rutter's Lane · North Street · Strawberry Field
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.