Elder Close Wedmore, Somerset
14 addresses across 2 postcodes (BS28), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 34000886.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £482,500 across 5 sales.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (B: 13).
- 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 E; 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 Highbridge and Burnham, about 11.7 km (7.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 20 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 17 to 21 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 14 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Cheddar Medical Centre, about 5.6 km (3.5 miles) away.
- People: About 240 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 81% of households owned their home and 50% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 6 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 | 5 | £482,500 | £462,500 | £517,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sep 2021 | 5 BS28 4FD | Detached | £465,500 | New build. |
| 17 Sep 2021 | 3 BS28 4FD | Detached | £482,500 | New build. |
| 20 Aug 2021 | 1 BS28 4FD | Detached | £462,500 | New build. |
| 30 Jul 2021 | 13 BS28 4FD | Detached | £500,000 | New build. |
| 29 Jul 2021 | 11 BS28 4FD | Detached | £517,500 | New build. |
| 29 Sep 2020 | 12 BS28 4FD | Other | £103,724 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Sep 2020 | 2 BS28 4FD | Other | £80,406 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Jul 2020 | 7 BS28 4FD | Other | £155,987 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 97 m². Most common: House, detached (5); Bungalow, semi-detached (4); House, semi-detached (4). Built: 2021 (13).
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 E (18% of about 780 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 14 addresses are between 17 m and 21 m above sea level (19 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS28 4DT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BS28 4FD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Highbridge and Burnham 249,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.7 km (7.3 miles) |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Combe Batch Rise Wedmore | 130 m |
| EV charging points | Gridserve Charging Station | 9.5 km (5.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 18.3 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Cheddar Medical Centre | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wedmore Pharmacy | 340 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wedmore Dental Practice | 290 m |
| Hospital | West Mendip Hospital | 10.5 km (6.5 miles) |
| Police station | Wells Police Station | 10.7 km (6.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Natwest | 380 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,880 m² | 20 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 590 m² | 40 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 6.2 ha | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 90 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Village cross, a scheduled monument, 250 m west. 68 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Village cross | Scheduled monument | 250 m west |
| Churchyard Cross in Churchyard, 30 Metres East of East End, Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 400 m (0.2 miles) west |
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 440 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hill | Hill | 360 m north-west |
| Lascot Hill | Hill | 870 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Mudgley Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (1 mile) south |
| Oldwood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Briery Park Copse | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Long Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 14 |
1 of the street's 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wedmore First School Academy | Primary | 2–9 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The New Inn BS28 4DU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Pisces BS28 4EB | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Bluebird Cafe BS28 4EB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Hector's Farm Shop BS28 4EB | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Table 8 BS28 4EB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Thai Wedmore BS28 4EB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 13 Dec 2023 |
| Grove Cafe & Deli BS28 4EB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Wedmore Pharmacy BS28 4AB | Retailers - other | 340 m | Exempt | |
| Wedmore Paper Shop & Village Stores BS28 4AB | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2025 |
| The George Inn BS28 4AB | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 340 m | 5 Very good | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Wedmore Masonic Club BS28 4AB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 25 Oct 2012 |
| The Swan BS28 4EQ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 340 m | 5 Very good | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Wedmore Village Hall BS28 4EQ | Other catering premises | 340 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Combe Batch (2); On or near Combe Lane (2); On or near Worthington Close (1); On or near Combe Batch Rise (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 81% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 57% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 42% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 46% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 44% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 50% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 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 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
Combe Lane · Combe Batch Rise · Cross Farm Green · Combe Batch · Milling Close · The Borough Mall · Worthington Close · The Borough Mall · The Lerburne · The Borough · Mutton Lane · Holden Gardens
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.