Burchs Close Galmington, Somerset
3 addresses across 2 postcodes (TA1), about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) long. USRN 39612441.
- Sales: 38 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £200,250 across 2 sales.
- Flood: 14 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 D; 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 Taunton, about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 220 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 21 to 22 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 College Way Surgery, about 280 m away.
- People: About 520 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 52% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 31 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 | 2 | £200,250 | £118,500 | £282,000 |
| 2024 | 3 | £230,000 | £215,000 | £262,500 |
| 2022 | 2 | £224,500 | £200,000 | £249,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £194,000 | £194,000 | £194,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £191,250 | £190,000 | £192,500 |
| 2017 | 1 | £189,950 | £189,950 | £189,950 |
| 2015 | 2 | £150,750 | £146,000 | £155,500 |
| 2014 | 1 | £164,950 | £164,950 | £164,950 |
| 2013 | 1 | £177,000 | £177,000 | £177,000 |
| 2011 | 2 | £161,000 | £160,000 | £162,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £157,500 | £157,500 | £157,500 |
| 2008 | 1 | £157,950 | £157,950 | £157,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2025 | 13 TA1 4TS | Detached | £282,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2025 | 84 TA1 4TS | Terraced | £118,500 | |
| 6 Dec 2024 | 23 TA1 4TS | Semi-detached | £170,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 Nov 2024 | 21 TA1 4TS | Semi-detached | £230,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2024 | 82 TA1 4TS | Terraced | £215,000 | |
| 21 Jun 2024 | 27 TA1 4TS | Semi-detached | £262,500 | |
| 29 Nov 2022 | 78 TA1 4TS | Terraced | £200,000 | |
| 4 May 2022 | 76 TA1 4TS | Terraced | £249,000 | |
| 13 Oct 2020 | 19 TA1 4TS | Semi-detached | £194,000 | |
| 8 Oct 2018 | 35 TA1 4TS | Flat or maisonette | £190,000 | |
| 2 Oct 2018 | 37 TA1 4TS | Semi-detached | £192,500 | |
| 13 Apr 2017 | 25 TA1 4TS | Semi-detached | £189,950 | |
| 26 Oct 2015 | 84 TA1 4TS | Terraced | £155,500 | |
| 19 Mar 2015 | 86 TA1 4TS | Terraced | £146,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2014 | 21 TA1 4TS | Semi-detached | £164,950 | |
| 13 Dec 2013 | 29 TA1 4TS | Semi-detached | £177,000 | |
| 12 May 2011 | 27 TA1 4TS | Semi-detached | £162,000 | |
| 4 May 2011 | 35 TA1 4TS | Flat or maisonette | £160,000 | |
| 18 Oct 2010 | 21 TA1 4TS | Semi-detached | £157,500 | |
| 2 May 2008 | 84 TA1 4TS | Terraced | £157,950 | |
| 22 Oct 2007 | 96 TA1 4TS | Semi-detached | £192,000 | |
| 3 May 2007 | 15 TA1 4TS | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 18 Sep 2006 | 15 TA1 4TS | Semi-detached | £145,000 | |
| 24 Aug 2006 | 35 TA1 4TS | Flat or maisonette | £188,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2006 | 31 TA1 4TS | Semi-detached | £164,000 | |
| 11 Mar 2005 | 76 TA1 4TS | Terraced | £155,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2005 | 84 TA1 4TS | Terraced | £125,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2003 | 15 TA1 4TS | Semi-detached | £129,950 | |
| 25 Jul 2002 | 21 TA1 4TS | Semi-detached | £109,950 | |
| 24 May 2002 | 19 TA1 4TS | Semi-detached | £104,950 | |
| 18 Apr 2002 | 96 TA1 4TS | Semi-detached | £122,950 | |
| 15 Jun 2001 | 92 TA1 4TS | Semi-detached | £88,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2001 | 96 TA1 4TS | Semi-detached | £84,000 | |
| 1 Dec 2000 | 25 TA1 4TS | Semi-detached | £86,950 | |
| 15 Mar 1999 | 88 TA1 4TS | Detached | £87,500 | |
| 28 Feb 1997 | 31 TA1 4TS | Semi-detached | £56,000 | |
| 20 Aug 1996 | 17 TA1 4TS | Semi-detached | £54,000 | |
| 27 Nov 1995 | 92 TA1 4TS | Semi-detached | £55,000 |
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band D (28% of about 1,470 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- 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
- THE MANOR HOUSE, 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, 11 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TA1 4TS | not in 2 or 3 | 10 / 3 / 6 | unlikely |
| TA1 5DN | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 3 addresses are between 21 m and 22 m above sea level (22 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TA1 4TS | 96% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| TA1 5DN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Taunton 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 35 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Galmington Drive Taunton | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Coach Park Taunton | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Q-Park Musgrove Park Hospital | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 36.5 km (23 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 46 km (29 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest College Way Surgery | 280 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 340 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Parkfield Surgeries | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Bft Southmead Musgrove Park Hospital | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Taunton Police Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rontec - Taunton West Cashzone | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 220 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.8 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,690 m² | 320 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 320 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Galmington Allotments 1.5 ha | 290 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 3.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is 115 AND 117, GALMINGTON ROAD (See details for further address information), a listed building (Grade II*), 230 m north. 17 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| 115 AND 117, GALMINGTON ROAD (See details for further address information) | Listed building, Grade II* | 230 m north |
| Queens College | Listed building, Grade II* | 760 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Wheatleigh House | Listed building, Grade II* | 920 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Taunton Castle: a motte and bailey castle, part of the outer bailey, an Anglo-Saxon cemetery and a Civil War artillery platform | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Gallows Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Steps Water | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Cotlake Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Castleman's Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| The Grove | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Lipe Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 3 | 3 |
None of the street's 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton | Primary | 5–11 | 280 m | No published inspection |
| Orchard Grove Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Parkfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bishops Hull Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Castle School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Trull Church of England VA Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| North Town Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St George's Catholic School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherds Rest TA1 5NZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Jade Garden TA1 5NP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2026 |
| One Stop TA1 5NP | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2026 |
| St Michaels Church TA1 4TP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2026 |
| The Upper Crust TA1 4TY | Manufacturers/packers | 280 m | 4 Good | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Comeytrowe Under Fives Pre-School TA1 4TY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Tesco Galmington Taunton Express TA1 4TY | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 280 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Galmington Social Club TA1 5NN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 13 May 2015 |
| Primary Colours Day Nursery TA1 5NN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Tops Day Nursery TA1 5BZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Lisa's Snacks TA1 5LZ | Mobile caterer | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Roland Close (7); On or near Shepherd'S Hay (5); On or near Trevett Road (4); On or near Galmington Drive (3); On or near Kilmorie Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 52% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 34% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 26% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 31% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 7 to 10 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
Essex Drive · Galmington Drive · Wiltshire Close · Statham Grove · Kilmorie Close · Statham Close · Hillside Grove · College View · Suffolk Crescent · Bowfell Close · Shepherd's Hay · Roland Close
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.