Beech Tree Close Wiveliscombe, Somerset
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (TA4), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 39606959.
- Sales: 14 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £490,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, D: 4, E: 1).
- Flood: 8 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 E; Band D in Somerset costs £2,561 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Tiverton Parkway, about 14 km (8.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 680 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 105 to 106 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lister House Partnership, about 220 m away.
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 88% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £490,000 | £490,000 | £490,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £252,500 | £245,000 | £260,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £248,500 | £248,500 | £248,500 |
| 2005 | 1 | £248,000 | £248,000 | £248,000 |
| 2002 | 3 | £145,000 | £140,000 | £155,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £97,000 | £97,000 | £97,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £87,100 | £87,100 | £87,100 |
| 1998 | 1 | £87,000 | £87,000 | £87,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £112,500 | £112,500 | £112,500 |
| 1995 | 1 | £74,500 | £74,500 | £74,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan 2023 | 4 TA4 2PE | Detached | £490,000 | |
| 7 Jun 2019 | 6 TA4 2PE | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2019 | 7 TA4 2PE | Detached | £260,000 | |
| 5 Jul 2013 | 3 TA4 2PE | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2009 | 8 TA4 2PE | Detached | £248,500 | |
| 17 Nov 2005 | 4 TA4 2PE | Detached | £248,000 | |
| 12 Sep 2002 | 6 TA4 2PE | Detached | £140,000 | |
| 4 Jul 2002 | 1 TA4 2PE | Detached | £145,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2002 | 3 TA4 2PE | Detached | £155,000 | |
| 5 Jun 2000 | 5 TA4 2PE | Detached | £97,000 | |
| 20 May 1999 | 8 TA4 2PE | Detached | £87,100 | |
| 10 Jul 1998 | 2 TA4 2PE | Detached | £87,000 | |
| 24 Jul 1997 | 4 TA4 2PE | Detached | £112,500 | |
| 16 Aug 1995 | 2 TA4 2PE | Detached | £74,500 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 103 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (5); House, detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (3); 1950-1966 (2); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (1).
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 E (23% of about 1,200 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Wiveliscombe (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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)
- Staceys Yard, Mill Lane, Wiveliscombe, TA4 2LX, permissioned (320 m)
- The Office Building, Station Road, Wiveliscombe, TA4 2LX, permissioned (330 m)
- The Brewery, Golden Hill, Wiveliscombe TA2 8LH, permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Old Hancock Brewery, Golden Hill, Wiveliscombe TA2 8LH: up to 14 homes, permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
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, 7 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TA4 2PE | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
| TA4 2LZ | not in 2 or 3 | 5 / 1 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 105 m and 106 m above sea level (106 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TA4 2LZ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| TA4 2PE | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Tiverton Parkway 683,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14 km (8.7 miles) |
| Taunton 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 14.8 km (9.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kingsmead School Wiveliscombe | 40 m |
| EV charging points | Gridserve | 9.9 km (6.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 34.7 km (22 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 39.8 km (25 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lister House Partnership | 220 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Day Lewis Pharmacy | 310 m |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Wellington & District Cottage Hospital | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) |
| Police station | Wellington Police Station - Avon And Somerset Police | 8.6 km (5.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Wiveliscombe, Wiveliscombe Cashzone | 310 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,560 m² | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 750 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.1 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,470 m² | 110 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Andrew, a listed building (Grade II*), 210 m north-east. 53 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Andrew | Listed building, Grade II* | 210 m north-east |
| Churchyard Cross, Church of St Andrew | Listed building, Grade II* | 230 m north-east |
| 5 and 7, the Square | Listed building, Grade II* | 300 m north |
| Camp S of Manor Farm | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Hillfort on Castle Hill 650m south east of Ford House | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Coate Wood | Wood | 750 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Hyden Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Castle Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1 mile) east |
| Sharp's Copse | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Maundown Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Maundown Bottom | Valley | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.1 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 9 |
3 of the street's 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsmead Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 110 m | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Wiveliscombe Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsmead Academy TA4 2NE | School/college/university | 100 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Kingfisher Chippy TA4 2LR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Golden Ocean TA4 2JX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Wiveliscombe Rugby Football Club TA4 1TB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Thornes Butchers TA4 2JP | Manufacturers/packers | 310 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Wivey Larder TA4 2JP | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| The White Hart Hotel TA4 2JP | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 310 m | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Tanner's Stores TA4 2JP | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Co-operative Food TA4 2JT | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 310 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Whelans Cafe TA4 2JT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2026 |
| The Silver Street Centre TA4 2PA | Other catering premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Taste of India TA4 2PA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Wivey Kitchen TA4 2JY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2026 |
| The Bear Inn TA4 2JY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 m | 4 Good | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Phoenix Kitchen TA4 2JY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Kingsmead Close (6); On or near Southgate (5); On or near High Street (4); On or near Russell'S (2); On or near Rotton Row (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 88% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 65% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 38% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 44% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
South Street · Russell's · Southfield · Rotton Row · Southgate · Kingsmead Close · Church Street · High Street · Palace Gardens · Culverhay Lane · Hartswell · Bishops Green
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.