Beard's Yard Langport, Somerset
1 address across 1 postcode (TA10), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 36614984.
- Flood: 5 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 20% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bridgwater, about 15 km (9.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Cockle Moor, is about 140 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 8 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Langport Surgery, about 350 m away.
- People: About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 51% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 65 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
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (33% of about 830 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Langport and Huish Episcopi (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 17 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 42 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 11 low and 0 very low.
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: the postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 8 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TA10 9PS | 98% | 20% | 20% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Bridgwater 487,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 15 km (9.3 miles) |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bow Street Langport | 200 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 39.3 km (24 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Langport Surgery | 350 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 230 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Design LTD | 120 m |
| Hospital | South Petherton Hospital | 9.6 km (5.9 miles) |
| Police station | Street Police Station | 11.3 km (7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cockle Moor 1.7 ha | 140 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 230 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.7 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,080 m² | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Langport Arms Hotel, a listed building (Grade II*), 260 m east. 73 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Langport Arms Hotel | Listed building, Grade II* | 260 m east |
| Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade I | 490 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Hurds Hill House and Courtyard Walling | Listed building, Grade II* | 580 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| The Hanging Chapel | Listed building, Grade I | 580 m (0.4 miles) east |
| The Hanging Chapel and a medieval gateway at The Hill | Scheduled monument | 590 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Battle of Langport 1645 | Registered battlefield | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Hill | Hill | 460 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Hurd's Hill | Hill | 550 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Park Triangle Plantation | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Edward's Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Eight Acre Plantation | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Ablake Clyse | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 1 | 1 |
None of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huish Episcopi Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Huish Episcopi Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chubby's TA10 9PS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 m | 5 Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Ichi Tong Chinese and Japanese Takeaway TA10 9PH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 m | 4 Good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| The Parrett TA10 9PQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 4 Good | 27 May 2026 |
| Fosters Newsagents TA10 9PQ | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2025 |
| The Angel Hospitality Training School & Community Cafe TA10 9PQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Cardamon TA10 9PQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Kitchen TA10 9PN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Black Sheep Butchers Ltd TA10 9PG | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Pendra's Fish and Chips TA10 9PG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 4 Good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| One Stop TA10 9PG | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jul 2022 |
| Little Bakery TA10 9PG | Other catering premises | 190 m | 4 Good | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Somerset Bakehouse TA10 9PG | Retailers - other | 190 m | 4 Good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| The Handmade Gallery TA10 9PR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 8 Nov 2024 |
| The Kiln Cafe TA10 9PD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 4 Good | 6 Dec 2022 |
| Art Tea Zen TA10 9PW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 |
| Shoplifting | 17 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (38); On or near Moor Park Road (11); On or near A378 (5); On or near Stacey'S Court (5); On or near Pococks Yard (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 51% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 11% | 17% |
| Private rented | 38% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 18% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 38% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
- TA10 9PS: 1 address of 66 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Moor Lane · Four Seasons Mews · Moor Park Road · Pococks Yard · Great Bow Yard · Bow Street · Bank Mews · Cheapside · Westover Trading Estate · Whatley Lane · Whatley · North Street
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.