Elm Close Haybridge, Somerset
35 addresses across 2 postcodes (BA5), about 440 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a b road. USRN 25086627.
- Sales: 35 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £625,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 23 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 15, E: 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 C; 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 Castle Cary, about 15.9 km (9.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Cathedral Green, is about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 47 to 52 m above sea level.
- Noise: 32 of its 38 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Wells Health Centre, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 83% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £625,000 | £625,000 | £625,000 |
| 2022 | 3 | £495,000 | £470,000 | £510,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £445,000 | £305,000 | £585,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £472,000 | £472,000 | £472,000 |
| 2016 | 3 | £270,000 | £255,000 | £410,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £375,000 | £315,000 | £435,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £276,000 | £265,000 | £287,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £225,000 | £200,000 | £250,000 |
| 2009 | 2 | £213,000 | £206,000 | £220,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £362,500 | £362,500 | £362,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan 2023 | 21 BA5 1LZ | Detached | £625,000 | |
| 24 Aug 2022 | 25 BA5 1LZ | Detached | £470,000 | |
| 8 Jul 2022 | 12 BA5 1LZ | Detached | £495,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2022 | 26 BA5 1LZ | Detached | £510,000 | |
| 14 May 2021 | 9 BA5 1LZ | Detached | £585,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2021 | 27 BA5 1LZ | Detached | £305,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2019 | 21 BA5 1LZ | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2018 | 30 BA5 1LZ | Detached | £472,000 | |
| 22 Sep 2016 | 4 BA5 1LZ | Detached | £255,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2016 | 3 BA5 1LZ | Detached | £410,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2016 | 24 BA5 1LZ | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2015 | 1 BA5 1LZ | Detached | £315,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2015 | 29 BA5 1LZ | Detached | £435,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2014 | 2 BA5 1LZ | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 21 Jun 2013 | 12 BA5 1LZ | Detached | £287,000 | |
| 24 May 2013 | 12A BA5 1LZ | Detached | £265,000 | |
| 22 Nov 2012 | 14 BA5 1LZ | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 6 Aug 2012 | 11 BA5 1LZ | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2009 | 12 BA5 1LZ | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2009 | 29 BA5 1LZ | Detached | £206,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2008 | 3 BA5 1LZ | Detached | £362,500 | |
| 5 Oct 2007 | 23 BA5 1LZ | Detached | £277,500 | |
| 20 Sep 2007 | 18 BA5 1LZ | Semi-detached | £320,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2007 | 3 BA5 1LZ | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2007 | 18 BA5 1LZ | Semi-detached | £210,000 | |
| 13 Sep 2006 | 8 BA5 1LZ | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2006 | 30 BA5 1LZ | Detached | £205,000 | |
| 8 Oct 2004 | 29 BA5 1LZ | Detached | £211,000 | |
| 8 Jun 2004 | 26 BA5 1LZ | Detached | £277,500 | |
| 23 Apr 2003 | 9 BA5 1LZ | Detached | £190,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2002 | 8 BA5 1LZ | Detached | £135,000 | |
| 27 Sep 2002 | 10 BA5 1LZ | Detached | £165,000 | |
| 26 Aug 1999 | 8 BA5 1LZ | Detached | £84,000 | |
| 10 Jan 1996 | 15 BA5 1LZ | Terraced | £80,000 | |
| 31 May 1995 | 31 BA5 1LZ | Detached | £83,000 |
Energy performance certificates
23 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 101 m². Most common: House, detached (14); Bungalow, detached (8); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1930-1949 (16); 1950-1966 (7). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (16); rented (private) (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (14 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 C (24% of about 930 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)
- Land to r/o 32-36 Balch Road, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2BZ: up to 4 homes, permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 12 October 2026 to 12 November 2026: Somerset Council, Highway improvement works, multi-way signals, on the footway, carriageway, verge (major (paa) works)
- 12 October 2026 to 18 October 2026: Somerset Council, Highway improvement works, give and take, on the footway, carriageway, verge (standard works)
- 19 October 2026 to 31 October 2026: Somerset Council, Highway improvement works, multi-way signals, on the footway, carriageway, verge (major (paa) works)
- 19 October 2026 to 31 October 2026: Somerset Council, Highway improvement works, multi-way signals, on the footway, carriageway, verge (major works)
- 1 November 2026 to 12 November 2026: Somerset Council, Highway improvement works, multi-way signals, on the footway, carriageway, verge (standard works)
- 12 January 2027 to 15 January 2027: BT, Utility asset works, road closure, on the carriageway, verge (major (paa) works, permit applied for)
Finished in the last three months
- 1 September 2026 to 2 September 2026: National Grid Electricity Distribution (South West), Utility repair and maintenance works, two-way signals, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
- 1 September 2026 to 8 September 2026: Somerset Council, Section 50, no carriageway incursion, on the verge (standard works)
- 18 August 2026 to 19 August 2026: BT, Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
- 5 August 2026 to 6 August 2026: Somerset Council, Highway repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 6 July 2026 to 1 September 2026: Somerset Council, Highway improvement works, two-way signals, on the footway, carriageway, verge (major works)
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 38 addresses are between 47 m and 52 m above sea level (50 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA5 1GS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BA5 1LZ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Castle Cary 355,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 15.9 km (9.9 miles) |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 18 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Elm Close Haybridge | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Wells | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Car Park on Sheldon Drive, BA5 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 19.6 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wells Health Centre | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wells City Pharmacy | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Priory Road Dental Surgery | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | West Mendip Hospital | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) |
| Police station | Wells Police Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM SPAR | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Cathedral Green 7,450 m² | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 640 m² | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,290 m² | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,260 m² | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bishop's palace, a scheduled monument, 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop's palace | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Browne's Gate | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Bishop's tithe barn | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Milton Lodge and The Combe | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Bishops Palace, Wells | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Henley Hill | Hill | 920 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Hay Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Under Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Round Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Ben Knowle Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| The Combe | Valley | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 18 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 38 |
32 of the street's 38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School | Primary | 2–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Cuthbert's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Blue School Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Wookey Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Holiday Park BA5 1AJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near A371 (12); On or near Gipsy Lane (1); On or near Elm Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 83% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 57% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 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) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
Sheppey Way · A371 · Hay Hill Close · Burcott Lane · Gipsy Lane · Pen Hill Close · Campkin Road · Serel Drive · Priors Hill Close · Crease Close · Wood 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.