Broadweavers Close Wincanton, Somerset
35 addresses across 2 postcodes (BA9), about 270 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 36619215.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £380,000 across 8 sales.
- Energy: 20 homes have an energy certificate (B: 20).
- 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 83% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Templecombe, about 6.2 km (3.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 480 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 105 to 117 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 35 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Wincanton Health Centre, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 560 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 76% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 47 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | £380,000 | £350,000 | £435,000 |
| 2024 | 4 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £425,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Nov 2025 | 24 BA9 9QP | Detached | £410,000 | New build. |
| 1 Sep 2025 | 21 BA9 9QP | Detached | £365,000 | New build. |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 27 BA9 9QP | Detached | £435,000 | New build. |
| 25 Jun 2025 | 18 BA9 9QP | Detached | £365,000 | New build. |
| 4 Jun 2025 | 25 BA9 9QP | Detached | £395,000 | New build. |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 30 BA9 9QP | Detached | £425,000 | New build. |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 22 BA9 9QP | Detached | £350,000 | New build. |
| 30 Jan 2025 | 23 BA9 9QP | Detached | £350,000 | New build. |
| 22 Oct 2024 | 34 BA9 9QP | Semi-detached | £350,000 | New build. |
| 11 Oct 2024 | 20 BA9 9QP | Detached | £350,000 | New build. |
| 4 Oct 2024 | 19 BA9 9QP | Detached | £350,000 | New build. |
| 3 Sep 2024 | 33 BA9 9QP | Detached | £425,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
20 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 84 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (14); House, detached (6). Built: 2021 (20). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (20).
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 (27% of about 950 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Wincanton (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)
- 24 High Street, Wincanton: up to 8 homes, permissioned (310 m)
- Land Rear White Horse Hotel, High Street, Wincanton: up to 5 homes, permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- Land Adjacent To Bellfields, Station Road, Wincanton: up to 11 homes, permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
- Former Works, Southgate Road, Wincanton: up to 18 homes, permissioned (840 m (0.5 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
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 35 addresses are between 105 m and 117 m above sea level (109 m on average); the ground rises about 12 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA9 9LQ | 100% | 83% | 83% | 0% |
| BA9 9QP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Templecombe 92,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.2 km (3.8 miles) |
| Bruton 53,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) | |
| Gillingham (Dorset) 358,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.5 km (5.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 15 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dorset Heights Wincanton | 110 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Carrington Way Parking | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest PoGo Charge | 360 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 42.3 km (26 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wincanton Health Centre | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wincanton Pharmacy | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Wincanton Smile Centre | 270 m |
| Hospital | Wincanton Community Hospital | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Wincanton Police Station - Avon And Somerset Police | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 420 m² | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,900 m² | 320 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,340 m² | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Balsam House, a listed building (Grade II*), 150 m south-west. 107 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Balsam House | Listed building, Grade II* | 150 m south-west |
| White Horse Hotel | Listed building, Grade II* | 450 m (0.3 miles) west |
| The Dogs | Listed building, Grade I | 470 m (0.3 miles) west |
| No 7 (Priors House) and No 7A (Dental Surgery) | Listed building, Grade II* | 550 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Windmill Hill | Hill | 410 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Coneygore Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Sunny Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Furze Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Frith Copse | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Spear Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 33 | 35 |
2 of the street's 35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Wincanton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| King Arthur's School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MHA Community's BA9 9JU | Other catering premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Wincanton Tandoori BA9 9JF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Feb 2026 |
| The Dolphin Hotel (Wincanton) Ltd BA9 9JF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 4 Good | 28 May 2026 |
| Marmaris Kebab | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Nestogether | Other catering premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Conkers Nursery BA9 9HB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 4 Good | 5 Dec 2025 |
| The Balsam Centre Chat Cafe & HAF Club BA9 9HB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2025 |
| The Good Stuff Community Cafe and FoodBank BA9 9JF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2026 |
| C&J Quality Meats BA9 9HF | Retailers - other | 310 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Summer Palace Chinese Takeaway BA9 9JU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 8 Feb 2024 |
| Coles Family Butchers Ltd BA9 9JU | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Uncle Toms Cabin BA9 9JU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 4 Good | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Wincawel Tap n Spile BA9 9JF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Jarvs BA9 9JB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 4 Good | 28 May 2026 |
| Co-op BA9 9JB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 370 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near The Avenue (12); On or near Balsam Close (11); On or near Hill Close (8); On or near Ireson Lane (7); On or near Cherry Tree Court (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 76% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 48% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 47% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 16% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
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
Greenway Close · Ireson Close · Grants Lane · Manor Gardens · Eastfield Road · Hill Close · The Avenue · Balsam Close · Greens Place · George Sweetman Close · Duke's Close · Grants Lane
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.