Foldhill Close Martock, Somerset
6 addresses across 2 postcodes (TA12), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 36614099.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £425,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (D: 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Yeovil Pen Mill, about 10.9 km (6.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Cartgate Picnic Area, is about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 25 to 26 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 6 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is West Coker Surgery, about 7.9 km (4.9 miles) away.
- People: About 390 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 73% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 32 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 | 1 | £425,000 | £425,000 | £425,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £107,500 | £107,500 | £107,500 |
| 1998 | 1 | £85,500 | £85,500 | £85,500 |
| 1996 | 1 | £85,000 | £85,000 | £85,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2025 | SHENSTONE TA12 6PF | Detached | £425,000 | |
| 2 Jun 2017 | SHENSTONE TA12 6PF | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 5 May 2000 | THE COPSE, 1 TA12 6PF | Detached | £107,500 | |
| 25 Feb 1998 | THE COPSE, 1 TA12 6PF | Detached | £85,500 | |
| 17 May 1996 | 6 TA12 6PF | Detached | £85,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 70 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (1); House, detached (1); Bungalow, semi-detached (1). Built: 1983-1990 (2); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2); rented (private) (1).
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 C (36% of about 890 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
Finished in the last three months
- 28 August 2026: Somerset Council, Highway repair and maintenance works, temp obstruction 15 minute delay, on the footway, carriageway, footpath (immediate - urgent works)
- 11 May 2026 to 24 August 2026: WESSEX WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent 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 6 addresses are between 25 m and 26 m above sea level (26 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TA12 6DN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TA12 6PF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Yeovil Pen Mill 170,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.9 km (6.8 miles) |
| Crewkerne 178,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.9 km (6.8 miles) | |
| Yeovil Junction 221,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.7 km (7.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Paulls Close Martock | 260 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Yeovil | 10 km (6.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | PoGo Charge | 6.5 km (4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 45.8 km (28 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | West Coker Surgery | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Stoke Dental | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Hospital | South Petherton Hospital | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Yeovil Police Station - Avon And Somerset Police | 9.4 km (5.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Martock, North Street Cashzone | 260 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Cartgate Picnic Area 3.0 ha | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 920 m² | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,280 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 830 m² | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Madey Mill, a listed building (Grade II*), 370 m south-east. 125 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Madey Mill | Listed building, Grade II* | 370 m south-east |
| The Chantry | Listed building, Grade II* | 440 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade I | 520 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| The Treasurers House | Listed building, Grade I | 520 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lovers' Grove | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Ash Millennium Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Ringwell Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Percombe Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Culliford's Hole | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| The Combe | Valley | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.1 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 6 |
2 of the street's 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martock Church School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Ash Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martock Chippery TA12 6DL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Martock News TA12 6DL | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2021 |
| Co-op TA12 6DL | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 260 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2022 |
| Martock Post Office TA12 6JQ | Retailers - other | 290 m | Exempt | |
| White Hart Hotel TA12 6JQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Premier Martock TA12 6DH | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jul 2026 |
| Martock Kebab & Pizza House TA12 6DH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Bakery Roy-Al TA12 6DH | Manufacturers/packers | 300 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Lotus House TA12 6DH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 4 Good | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Martock Coffee Pot TA12 6DH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Martock Youth Centre TA12 6JL | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Martock Christian Fellowship TA12 6JL | Other catering premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2021 |
| The George TA12 6JL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Gould and Sons TA12 6EH | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Gildings Drove (8); On or near Moorlands Park (5); On or near Little Orchard (4); On or near London Square (4); On or near Moorlands Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 73% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 44% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 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 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
London Square · Bearley Road · Moorlands Park · Moorlands Close · Bridge Rise · Whellers Meadow · Bearley Bridge Road · Little Orchard · Eastfield · Vincent Way · Rope Walk · Railway Cuttings 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.