Bath Road Somerset
36 addresses across 7 postcodes (TA7), about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) long, classed as a a road. USRN 34006012.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 1, D: 1, E: 3, F: 6).
- 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 E; Band D in Somerset costs £2,561 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bridgwater, about 7.5 km (4.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 54 to 89 m above sea level.
- Noise: 30 of its 36 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Polden Medical Practice, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 1,520 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 83% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 3 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
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 155 m². Most common: House, detached (9); House, semi-detached (2); House, end-terrace (1). Built: before 1900 (8); 1950-1966 (2); Pre-1900 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (9); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (9 addresses)
- Broadacres, Chilton Polden Hill
- Glenwood, Chilton Polden Hill
- Hillfurlong, Chilton Polden Hill
- Myrtle Cottage, Chilton Polden Hill
- Pococks, Chilton Polden Hill
- Sedgemoor Cottage, Chilton Polden Hill
- Sundial Lodge, Chilton Polden Hill
- Sunnyside, Chilton Polden Hill
- The Annexe, Pococks, Chilton Polden Hill
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 E (22% of about 2,050 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- 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
- ABBOTS GRANGE THE GRANGE, grade II
- CHILTON PRIORY, grade II
- Grotto and tunnel in the gardens at Chilton Priory, grade II
- Katharine Maltwood's Grail Frieze in the garden at Chilton Priory, grade II
- MILESTONE ON ROADSIDE AT NGR ST 3825 3852, grade II
Roadworks
Started, not reported finished by 31 October 2026
- 29 October 2026 to 2 November 2026: WESSEX WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, two-way signals, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
Finished in the last three months
- 13 October 2026: BT, Utility repair and maintenance works, two-way signals, on the footway, carriageway, verge (immediate - urgent works)
- 5 October 2026 to 9 October 2026: BT, Utility asset works, two-way signals, on the carriageway (standard works)
- 24 September 2026: BT, Utility repair and maintenance works, two-way signals, on the footway, carriageway, verge (immediate - urgent works)
- 18 September 2026: BT, Utility asset works, road closure, on the verge (immediate - urgent works)
- 6 September 2026 to 8 September 2026: WESSEX WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, two-way signals, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 20 August 2026: BT, Utility repair and maintenance works, two-way signals, on the footway, carriageway, verge (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 36 addresses are between 54 m and 89 m above sea level (65 m on average); the ground rises about 35 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TA7 9AH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TA7 9AJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TA7 9AL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TA7 9AQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TA7 9DH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TA7 9FB | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| TA7 9HX | 0% | 0% | 0% | 17% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bridgwater 487,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.5 km (4.6 miles) |
| Highbridge and Burnham 249,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.3 km (6.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | None within 800 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Bridgwater | 8 km (5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Bridgwater Ferry Terminal | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 29.1 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Polden Medical Practice | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Woolavington Pharmacy | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Bridgwater Dental Centre | 8 km (5 miles) |
| Hospital | Bridgwater Hospital | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| Police station | Bridgwater Police Station | 7.5 km (4.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | Unnamed 100 m² | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.8 ha | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,440 m² | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Battle of Sedgemoor 1685, a registered battlefield, 4 km (2.5 miles) south-west. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Battle of Sedgemoor 1685 | Registered battlefield | 4 km (2.5 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Socombe Hill | Hill | 760 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Billicombe Hill | Hill | 760 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Crook Hill | Hill | 810 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Ball Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Ball Hill Shrubbery | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Billicombe Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 75 dB or more | 1 | 0 |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 36 |
30 of the street's 36 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catcott Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bath Road (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 83% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 56% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 38% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 41% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 15% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 3 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 5 to 6 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: WESSEX WATER: Utility repair and maintenance works, 29 October 2026 to 2 November 2026 (two-way signals) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: BT: Utility repair and maintenance works, 13 October 2026 (two-way signals) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- TA7 9AH: 17 addresses of 18 in the postcode
- TA7 9AL: 7 addresses of 9 in the postcode
- TA7 9AQ: 5 addresses of 8 in the postcode
- TA7 9FB: 3 addresses of 4 in the postcode
- TA7 9HX: 2 addresses of 11 in the postcode
- TA7 9AJ: 1 address of 6 in the postcode
- TA7 9DH: 1 address of 2 in the postcode
Nearby streets
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.