Hackling Close Crewkerne, Somerset
21 addresses across 2 postcodes (TA18), about 30 m long. USRN 36619109.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (A: 9, B: 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Crewkerne, about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 830 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 63 to 66 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Symphony South Healthcare, about 870 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 660 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 66% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 55 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
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 66 m². Most common: Flat (10); House, end-terrace (2); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 2023 (10); 2020 (4).
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (26% of about 1,930 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)
- North Street Trading Estate, North Street, Crewkerne: up to 24 homes, permissioned (10 m)
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: of the 36 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 7 low and 0 very low.
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 21 addresses are between 63 m and 66 m above sea level (64 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TA18 7EB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TA18 7EE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Crewkerne 178,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Yeovil Junction 221,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.6 km (8.5 miles) | |
| Yeovil Pen Mill 170,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.4 km (8.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 1 stop within 400 m (0.2 miles), 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kings Arms Crewkerne | 370 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest South Street 2 Carpark | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 46.7 km (29 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 55.2 km (34 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Symphony South Healthcare | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Crewkerne Dental Centre | 320 m |
| Hospital | Crewkerne Hospital | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Chard Police Station - Avon And Somerset Police | 11.6 km (7.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Britannia Building Society | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 290 m² | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,410 m² | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,950 m² | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,330 m² | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Oscars, a listed building (Grade II*), 370 m south. 162 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 8 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Oscars | Listed building, Grade II* | 370 m south |
| Church of St Bartholomew | Listed building, Grade I | 390 m south |
| Gazebo, Steps, Terraces and Walls to North West of Merefield House | Listed building, Grade II* | 410 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Merefield House | Listed building, Grade II* | 430 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bincombe Hill | Hill | 300 m east |
| Fairy Hill | Hill | 550 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Stooper's Hill Covert | Wood | 930 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Growley Coppice | Wood | 940 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Castle Gully | Valley | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Spring Bottom | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 21 | 21 |
None of the street's 21 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashlands Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 190 m | Requires improvement (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wadham School Church of England | Secondary | 11–16 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Maiden Beech Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashlands First School TA18 7AL | School/college/university | 190 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2025 |
| St Bartholomew's Church and Church Hall TA18 7HY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Tiger Chan TA18 7LF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Golden River Chinese Takeaway TA18 7LG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2025 |
| On The Piazza TA18 7LG | Other catering premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Oscars Wine Bar TA18 7LE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2025 |
| The Mint Lounge TA18 7LE | Other catering premises | 390 m | 4 Good | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Vape and Juice South West Ltd TA18 7LE | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 1 Mar 2023 |
| Tuckers Fish & Chips TA18 7AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 14 Jan 2025 |
| The Crooked Swan TA18 7HR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2024 |
| MysticalAura TA18 7HR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Jul 2023 |
| The George Hotel TA18 7LP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Crewkerne Community Kitchen TA18 7HY | Other catering premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Corner kitchen TA18 7HR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Naturalife Wholefoods Limited TA18 7LU | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Rose Lane (27); On or near Shopping Area (21); On or near North Street (6); On or near Brickyard Lane (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 66% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 45% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 27% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 42% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 4 to 8 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
Greenfields · North Street · Brickyard Lane · Old Mill Lane · Ashland Court · Whitehall Court · Rose Lane · Bere Court · Pople's Well · Silk Path · The Barley Yard · Abbey Street
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.