Juniper Close Yeovil, Somerset
15 addresses across 3 postcodes (BA20), about 50 m long. USRN 36627757.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 9, D: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas 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 Junction, about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Yeovil Country Park, is about 370 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 43 to 49 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 Diamond Health Group, about 850 m (0.5 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 620 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 78% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 25 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
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 58 m². Most common: Flat (5); House, end-terrace (2); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 1996-2002 (5); 1991-1995 (3); 1983-1990 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (6); owner-occupied (1).
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 (46% of about 650 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 Rear Of, Old Barn Way, Yeovil: up to 9 homes, permissioned (360 m)
- 73-77 Hendford Hill, Yeovil: up to 13 homes, permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA20 2JP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BA20 2NF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| BA20 2NP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 43 m and 49 m above sea level (47 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA20 2JP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BA20 2NF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BA20 2NP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Yeovil Junction 221,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Yeovil Pen Mill 170,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Thornford 2,310 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 18 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Beechwood 3 Yeovil | 20 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Yeovil | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Car parks | Petters Way Car Park | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 220 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 50.2 km (31 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Diamond Health Group | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Options Pharmacy | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Southwoods Dental Practice | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Yeovil District Hospital | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Yeovil Police Station - Avon And Somerset Police | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Spar Store | 340 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Yeovil Country Park 62 ha | 370 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 410 m² | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.5 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,990 m² | 380 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 63 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Roman settlement remains immediately south of Westland Road, a scheduled monument, 690 m (0.4 miles) north. 12 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Roman settlement remains immediately south of Westland Road | Scheduled monument | 690 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Roman villa N of Dunnock's Lane | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Barwick Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Newton Surmaville | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Yew Tree Close Covert | Wood | 590 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Sampson's Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Penn Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Slaford Bottom | Valley | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Coker Marsh | Wetland | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.9 | 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 | 15 | 15 |
None of the street's 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Oaklands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Huish Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Preston School Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Gildas Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Yeovil College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Westfield Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Reckleford Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 2–7 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited BA20 2AU | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 290 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2026 |
| McDonald's BA20 2AU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Yeovil BA20 2AU | Retailers - other | 290 m | 4 Good | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Costa Coffee BA20 2AU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2026 |
| LOOP CONVENIENCE BA20 2LZ | Retailers - other | 310 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Happy Days Day Nursery and Pre School Yeovil BA20 2PG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Quicksilver Mail BA20 2RG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2026 |
| First Steps Day Nursery BA20 2RG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Chestnut Lodge Nursing Home BA20 2RG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Busy Bees Takeaway BA20 2PH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Theepanarayanan Ltd T/A Premier Store BA20 2PH | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2021 |
| B&M Retail Ltd BA20 2AU | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 11 Oct 2023 |
| The Old Barn Club BA20 2NX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Holy Trinity Church of England VA Primary School BA20 2PW | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2026 |
| Breakfast Club at Holy Trinity Primary School BA20 2PW | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2022 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Juniper Close (12); On or near Beechwood (6); On or near Chestnut Drive (3); On or near Maple Drive (3); On or near Pine Tree Avenue (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 78% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 41% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 22% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 84% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
- BA20 2JP: 13 addresses
- BA20 2NF: 1 address of 54 in the postcode
- BA20 2NP: 1 address of 59 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Chestnut Drive · Beechwood · Sycamore Drive · Pine Tree Avenue · Ivy Walk · Holly Tree Walk · Rowan Way · Maple Drive · A30 · Forest Hill · Pine Tree Avenue · Hendford Hill
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.