Cornhill Wellington, Somerset
27 addresses across 2 postcodes (TA21), about 40 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 39686470.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 5).
- 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 80% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Taunton, about 10.1 km (6.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 270 m away, and The Park (1.7 hectares) is about 400 m (0.2 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 73 to 75 m above sea level.
- Noise: 24 of its 27 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Wellington Medical Centre, about 490 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 43% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 341 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
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 47 m². Most common: Flat (7); House, mid-terrace (4). Built: 2020 (6); 2023 (3); 2012 onwards (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (1); owner-occupied (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 B (43% of about 990 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Wellington (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 5.
- 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
- 11 AND 13, NORTH STREET, grade II
- 4 AND 5, CORNHILL, grade II
- CO OP, grade II
- NO 3 INCLUDING ARCHWAY TO CORNHILL, grade II
- TOWN HALL OFFICES OF WELLINGTON WEEKLY NEWS, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 1-1a Cornhill, Wellington, TA21 8LU, permissioned (30 m)
- 10b High Street,Wellington TA21 8RA: up to 5 homes, permissioned (90 m)
- rear of 21 High Street (vet clinic), Wellington, TA21 8QS, permissioned (120 m)
- Rear of former Three Cups, Fore Street, Wellington, TA21 8AQ, permissioned (230 m)
- Relyon, Wellington TA21 8NN: up to 150 homes, not permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
- Relyon, Wellington TA21 8NN, not permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
- Swallowfield Factory, Wellington, TA21 8NL, not permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
- Swallowfield Factory, Wellington, TA21 8NL: up to 50 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
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
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 27 addresses are between 73 m and 75 m above sea level (74 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TA21 8LS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TA21 8LU | 100% | 100% | 80% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Taunton 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 10.1 km (6.3 miles) |
| Tiverton Parkway 683,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.5 km (7.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest High Street Wellington | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Coach Park Taunton | 9.4 km (5.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 30.2 km (19 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 47.2 km (29 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wellington Medical Centre | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Superdrug Pharmacy | 80 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wellington Dental Practice | 240 m |
| Hospital | Wellington & District Cottage Hospital | 230 m |
| Police station | Wellington Police Station - Avon And Somerset Police | 320 m |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest BT Kiosk Wellington NatWest | 80 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,860 m² | 270 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | The Park 1.7 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Play area | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,260 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.9 ha | 370 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.5 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 3.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Old Court, a listed building (Grade II*), 230 m south-west. 102 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Old Court | Listed building, Grade II* | 230 m south-west |
| Church of St John the Baptist | Listed building, Grade I | 340 m north-east |
| Wellington Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 490 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Nynehead Court | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Basins | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Hobby Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Lodge Copse | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Long Copse | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Blackham Copse | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Wellington Hill | Hill | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 27 |
24 of the street's 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Grove Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 370 m | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Court Fields School | Secondary | 11–16 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wellesley Park Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Rockwell Green Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Iron Duke TA21 8LU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Olive and Rosy TA21 8LX | Retailers - other | 40 m | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2024 |
| The Duck and Brush TA21 8QT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2026 |
| Jala News TA21 8AA | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Greggs Plc TA21 8AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Tim Potter (son & Daughter) Ltd TA21 8AA | Manufacturers/packers | 70 m | 4 Good | 17 Aug 2025 |
| Bold and Brave Limited TA21 8RA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Ashleigh’s Allsorts TA21 8NR | Retailers - other | 90 m | 5 Very good | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Wellington Kebab & Pizza TA21 8LT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Roast & Ripple TA21 8LY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Victoria Arms TA21 8LY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Wellington & District Conservative Club TA21 8QT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 4 Good | 26 Oct 2022 |
| Wok Inn TA21 8QT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Show Spice TA21 8QT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2026 |
| A House of Cake TA21 8QT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 149 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 59 |
| Shoplifting | 43 |
| Public order | 40 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 |
| Other theft | 13 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Cornhill (85); On or near Parking Area (80); On or near Fore Street (57); On or near Red Lion Court (28); On or near High Street (20).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 8% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 43% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 30% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 54% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 36% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 21% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 67% | 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) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 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
Waterloo Road · Burgage · High Street · White Hart Lane · North Street · Clifford Terrace · Clifford Mews · Lodge Close · Scott's Lane · Alexandra Road · High Street · Longforth 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.