Elaina Close Street, Somerset
5 addresses across 2 postcodes (BA16), about 40 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 25008532.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £251,475 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (B: 3).
- 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 96% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Castle Cary, about 15.8 km (9.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 160 m away, and Merriman Park (0.8 hectares) is about 330 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 17 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Vine Surgery Partnership, about 460 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 490 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 80% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 129 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | £251,475 | £239,950 | £263,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £385,000 | £385,000 | £385,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jun 2021 | 2 BA16 0GY | Terraced | £263,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2021 | 3 BA16 0GY | Semi-detached | £239,950 | |
| 20 Oct 2020 | 1 BA16 0GY | Detached | £385,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2018 | 3 BA16 0GY | Other | £150,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 77 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (2); House, detached (1). Built: 2016 (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
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 (36% of about 1,190 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Cranhill House, Cranhill Road, Street, not permissioned (80 m)
- 68-70 High Street and 4 Farm Road, Street: up to 5 homes, permissioned (350 m)
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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA16 0GY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BA16 0BY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 7 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 17 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA16 0BY | 96% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
| BA16 0GY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Castle Cary 355,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 15.8 km (9.8 miles) |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 43 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Church Street | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Coach Park Street | 290 m |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest M Bayliss Car Park | 160 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 28.6 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Vine Surgery Partnership | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tout's Pharmacy Street | 270 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Jenkins Dental Practice | 130 m |
| Hospital | West Mendip Hospital | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Police station | Street Police Station | 370 m |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® 64 High Street Lloyds Bank | 360 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,860 m² | 160 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Merriman Park 8,450 m² | 330 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,610 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wood's Batch Recreation Ground 3.0 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 2.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Section of medieval road, south of Pomparles Bridge, north of Street, a scheduled monument, 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east. 29 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Section of medieval road, south of Pomparles Bridge, north of Street | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Beckery Chapel and cemetery (site of) | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Teazle Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Clyce Hole | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Leigholt Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Ivy Thorn Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Half Acre Plantation | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Bushy Combe | Valley | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.2 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 5 |
1 of the street's 5 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindhayes Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Elmhurst Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Crispin School Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Brookside Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ram's Kebab BA16 0ER | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 14 Sep 2026 |
| OCEAN HOUSE BA16 0ER | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 4 Good | 7 Sep 2026 |
| P & K Meats BA16 0EX | Retailers - other | 150 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Table 9 BA16 0EX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 4 Good | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Break n Dish Ltd BA16 0EX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Peggys Diner, BA16 0EX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Street kebab house BA16 0EX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 4 Good | 6 May 2025 |
| Another one bites the crust BA16 0HY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2025 |
| The Lantokay BA16 0EY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Aroma Kitchen BA16 0EW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Saffron Indian BA16 0NH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 10 Aug 2026 |
| boba & dessert BA16 0EY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2026 |
| Fondo Lounge BA16 0EY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Greggs Plc BA16 0EN | Manufacturers/packers | 240 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jan 2024 |
| Pizza Express BA16 0EN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 69 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (32); On or near Orchard Road (23); On or near Bullmead Parade (22); On or near Vestry Close (16); On or near California Parade (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 80% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 47% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 19% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 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
Oxendale · Back Lane · Bullmead Close · Orchard Road · California Parade · Cranhill Road · Eskimo Court · Californian Parade · Durston Close · Clipper Court · Rambler Court · Flotilla Promenade
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.