Long Close Ilminster, Somerset
24 addresses across 2 postcodes (TA19), about 220 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 36613079.
- Sales: 26 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £275,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 2, D: 4, E: 4, F: 2).
- 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 10.6 km (6.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 63 to 72 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 24 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Summervale Surgery, about 850 m (0.5 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 570 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 83% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 4 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often burglary.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £370,000 | £370,000 | £370,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £283,000 | £283,000 | £283,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £310,000 | £275,000 | £345,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £265,000 | £265,000 | £265,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £297,500 | £297,500 | £297,500 |
| 2013 | 1 | £191,000 | £191,000 | £191,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £197,500 | £197,500 | £197,500 |
| 2011 | 1 | £167,000 | £167,000 | £167,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £211,000 | £211,000 | £211,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug 2024 | 12 TA19 0EP | Semi-detached | £275,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2023 | PARK VIEW, 3 TA19 0EP | Detached | £370,000 | |
| 10 Mar 2022 | PENTLANDS TA19 0EP | Semi-detached | £310,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2021 | GREEN GABLES TA19 0EP | Detached | £283,000 | |
| 11 Nov 2020 | PARK VIEW, 3 TA19 0EP | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 8 Apr 2020 | RAYMAR TA19 0EP | Semi-detached | £345,000 | |
| 12 Jul 2017 | 19 TA19 0EP | Semi-detached | £265,000 | |
| 22 Apr 2015 | TRELAWNE TA19 0EP | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2014 | HIGHMINSTER TA19 0EP | Detached | £297,500 | |
| 15 Oct 2013 | HEATH CROFT TA19 0EP | Detached | £191,000 | |
| 18 May 2012 | PARK VIEW, 3 TA19 0EP | Detached | £197,500 | |
| 25 Dec 2011 | PENTLANDS TA19 0EP | Semi-detached | £167,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2010 | CRESTA TA19 0EP | Detached | £211,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2008 | HIGHMINSTER TA19 0EP | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 6 Jun 2008 | FIRBANK TA19 0EP | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2005 | 15 TA19 0EP | Detached | £250,250 | |
| 26 Mar 2003 | FAIR VIEW TA19 0EP | Detached | £180,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2002 | PARK VIEW, 3 TA19 0EP | Detached | £110,000 | |
| 14 Jun 2002 | SUNNYSIDE TA19 0EP | Detached | £162,500 | |
| 3 May 2002 | HIGHMINSTER TA19 0EP | Detached | £144,000 | |
| 8 Oct 2001 | 2 TA19 0EP | Detached | £124,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2001 | RAYMAR TA19 0EP | Semi-detached | £103,500 | |
| 9 Feb 2001 | PARK VIEW, 3 TA19 0EP | Detached | £85,000 | |
| 1 Sep 1999 | PARK VIEW, 3 TA19 0EP | Detached | £73,500 | |
| 12 Dec 1995 | 19 TA19 0EP | Semi-detached | £66,000 | |
| 12 May 1995 | HIGHMINSTER TA19 0EP | Detached | £79,000 |
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 82 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (8); Bungalow, semi-detached (3); House, detached (2). Built: 1967-1975 (6); 1950-1966 (6); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10); rented (private) (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 B (32% 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 24 addresses are between 63 m and 72 m above sea level (67 m on average); the ground rises about 10 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TA19 0EP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TA19 0ER | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Crewkerne 178,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.6 km (6.6 miles) |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Springfield Ilminster | 120 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest PoGo Charge | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 41 km (25 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 53.2 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Summervale Surgery | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Minster Pharmacy | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Ile Dental Centre | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Chard Hospital | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Police station | Chard Police Station - Avon And Somerset Police | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Shell Ilminster Cashzone | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 340 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 13 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 9,810 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Numbers 19-21, Attached Gateway and Outbuildings to the Rear of No 19, a listed building (Grade II*), 750 m (0.5 miles) north. 126 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 7 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers 19-21, Attached Gateway and Outbuildings to the Rear of No 19 | Listed building, Grade II* | 750 m (0.5 miles) north |
| George Hotel | Listed building, Grade II* | 800 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Unitarian Church and Attached Schoolhouse to the North | Listed building, Grade II* | 810 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Parish Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 810 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pretwood Hill | Hill | 630 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Bakers Copse | Wood | 690 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Pretwood Copse | Wood | 840 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Herne Hill | Hill | 860 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Langhills Goil | Valley | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south-east |
| Chard Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.5 | 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 | 23 | 24 |
1 of the street's 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herne View Church of England Primary | Primary | 4–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak (r.oakilminsterltd) TA19 0EH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 m | 4 Good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Vaughan Lee House TA19 0EX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Herne View C of E Primary School TA19 0BL | School/college/university | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Apple Orchard Pre School Ditton Street TA19 0BL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Burglary | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near West Crescent (2); On or near The Crescent (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 83% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 53% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 53% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 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
Little Lester · The Crescent · Heron Way · Eames Orchard · Greenway · Herne Rise · Listercombe Close · Pretwood Close · West Crescent · Ditton Street · Walrond Court · Herne Rise
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.