Cherry Close Somerton, Somerset
32 addresses across 2 postcodes (TA11), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 36619169.
- Sales: 16 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £268,475 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 30 homes have an energy certificate (B: 30).
- 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 C; Band D in Somerset costs £2,561 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Yeovil Pen Mill, about 15.6 km (9.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 60 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 47 to 48 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 6.2 km (3.9 miles) away.
- People: About 570 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 75% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 50 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 | £268,475 | £247,000 | £289,950 |
| 2022 | 10 | £288,750 | £229,500 | £301,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2025 | 6 TA11 6FT | Terraced | £247,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 19 TA11 6FT | Semi-detached | £289,950 | |
| 28 Apr 2022 | 21 TA11 6FT | Semi-detached | £301,500 | New build. |
| 27 Apr 2022 | 23 TA11 6FT | Terraced | £289,500 | New build. |
| 8 Apr 2022 | 29 TA11 6FT | Terraced | £295,000 | New build. |
| 1 Apr 2022 | 27 TA11 6FT | Terraced | £235,000 | New build. |
| 1 Apr 2022 | 25 TA11 6FT | Terraced | £233,000 | New build. |
| 25 Mar 2022 | 2 TA11 6FT | Terraced | £288,000 | New build. |
| 28 Feb 2022 | 19 TA11 6FT | Semi-detached | £300,000 | New build. |
| 25 Feb 2022 | 4 TA11 6FT | Terraced | £229,500 | New build. |
| 31 Jan 2022 | 6 TA11 6FT | Terraced | £231,000 | New build. |
| 28 Jan 2022 | 8 TA11 6FT | Terraced | £291,000 | New build. |
| 12 Jan 2022 | 10 TA11 6FT | Other | £396,166 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 19 Nov 2021 | 15 TA11 6FT | Other | £95,905 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 9 Apr 2020 | 2 TA11 6FT | Other | £6,206,984 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 May 2018 | 2 TA11 6FT | Other | £2,200,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
30 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 79 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (10); Maisonette, detached (8); House, end-terrace (6). Built: 2020 (28); 2018 (2).
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 C (40% of about 1,280 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- 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.
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 32 addresses are between 47 m and 48 m above sea level (47 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TA11 6FS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TA11 6FT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Yeovil Pen Mill 170,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 15.6 km (9.7 miles) |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gassons Lane Somerton | 300 m |
| Bus or coach station | Coach Park Street | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | PoGo Charge | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 36.2 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Langport Surgery | 6.2 km (3.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hope Cottage (Dental Surgery) | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Butleigh Hospital | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) |
| Police station | Street Police Station | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | NatWest | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,130 m² | 60 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.9 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 630 m² | 70 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,190 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 2.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Hext Almshouses, a listed building (Grade II*), 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east. 18 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Hext Almshouses | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Somerton Market Cross | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Melbury Roman villa | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Battle of Langport 1645 | Registered battlefield | 4 km (2.5 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bancombe Hill | Hill | 750 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Bowers Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Church Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Whiscombe Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Castley Plantation | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Somerton Gate | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.0 | 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 | 32 | 32 |
None of the street's 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Ina Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 340 m | Requires improvement (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benny's (warehouse) TA11 6SB | Mobile caterer | 150 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Bradley View - Discovery TA11 6JJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Safari Tots TA11 6SB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jul 2026 |
| Jessters HQ TA11 6FW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2026 |
| King Ina Church of England Academy TA11 6FQ | School/college/university | 260 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Parkway Brewing Company TA11 6SB | Manufacturers/packers | 310 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2024 |
| Acorn Day Nursery TA11 6SB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Parrett House Catering Ltd TA11 6SB | Other catering premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Fine Tuned Brewery TA11 6SB | Manufacturers/packers | 310 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2024 |
| Figs Catering Ltd TA11 6SB | Other catering premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Tinker Stay and Play TA11 6SB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Festival Medical Services TA11 6SB | Mobile caterer | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Somerton Sports Club TA11 6HS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Somerton Stores TA11 6RT | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 4 Dec 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Pearmain Road (26); On or near Bancombe Road (13); On or near Pippin Road (9); On or near Bradley View (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 26% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 75% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 38% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 6% | 1% |
| Social rented | 12% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 70% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 39% | 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) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
Maple Drive · Pearmain Road · Drayton Court · Russet Road · Pippin Road · Bradley View · Bramley Road · Hodges Barton · Behind Berry · Parklands Way · Langport Road · Westholm Road
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.