Paddock Close Creech St Michael, Somerset
18 addresses across 2 postcodes (TA3), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 39604781.
- Sales: 17 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £251,250 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 2, D: 7).
- 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 Taunton, about 4.5 km (2.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Crufts Meadow, is about 430 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 20 to 21 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 18 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Creech, about 410 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 420 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 83% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | £251,250 | £222,500 | £280,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £245,000 | £220,000 | £270,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £320,000 | £250,000 | £390,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £191,000 | £191,000 | £191,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £172,000 | £172,000 | £172,000 |
| 2005 | 4 | £194,975 | £142,442 | £289,950 |
| 1998 | 2 | £101,725 | £64,950 | £138,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 May 2022 | 5 TA3 5DZ | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2022 | 4 TA3 5DZ | Detached | £222,500 | |
| 24 Nov 2021 | 15 TA3 5DZ | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2021 | 9 TA3 5DZ | Semi-detached | £220,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2018 | 7 TA3 5DZ | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2017 | 16 TA3 5DZ | Detached | £390,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2017 | 17 TA3 5DZ | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 13 Sep 2016 | 17 TA3 5DZ | Detached | £191,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2015 | 2 TA3 5DZ | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 6 Dec 2007 | 6 TA3 5DZ | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2006 | 13 TA3 5DZ | Terraced | £172,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2005 | 16 TA3 5DZ | Detached | £289,950 | |
| 31 Oct 2005 | 10 TA3 5DZ | Semi-detached | £199,950 | |
| 16 Sep 2005 | 2 TA3 5DZ | Detached | £190,000 | |
| 7 Sep 2005 | 11 TA3 5DZ | Terraced | £142,442 | |
| 23 Oct 1998 | 12 TA3 5DZ | Semi-detached | £64,950 | |
| 6 Mar 1998 | 16 TA3 5DZ | Detached | £138,500 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 71 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (8); House, semi-detached (1); Bungalow, semi-detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (4); 1950-1966 (3); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8); rented (social) (1); 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 C (41% of about 610 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TA3 5DZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| TA3 5DU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 18 addresses are between 20 m and 21 m above sea level (21 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TA3 5DU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TA3 5DZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Taunton 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Bridgwater 487,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.5 km (7.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 13 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Paddock Close Creech St Michael | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Taunton | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Bridgwater Ferry Terminal | 13.1 km (8.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Sainsbury's Taunton Hankridge Car Park | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | Sainsburys Hankridge Farm Smart Charge | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 42.1 km (26 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 45.3 km (28 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Creech | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Creech Pharmacy | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Ashfords | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Hospital@Home (Site Code) | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Taunton Police Station - Avon And Somerset Police | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Monkton Heathfield School Rd, Monkton Heathfield Cashzone | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Crufts Meadow 1,550 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 400 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.5 ha | 380 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 4,570 m² | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Michael, a listed building (Grade I), 830 m (0.5 miles) south. 21 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Michael | Listed building, Grade I | 830 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Newmead Pond | Lake or reservoir | 570 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Fishpool Copse | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Creechbarrow Hill | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Noah's Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Thorn Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-east |
| Coombe Bottom | Valley | 3.5 km (2.1 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 17 | 18 |
1 of the street's 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 210 m | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| West Monkton Church of England School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ruishton Church of England School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Monkton Wood Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Inadequate (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell Inn TA3 5DP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 m | 5 Very good | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Central Stores TA3 5DP | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Junior's Takeaway TA3 5DP | Mobile caterer | 340 m | 5 Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Creech St. Michael Vc Primary TA3 5QQ | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Creech St Michael Pre-School TA3 5QQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Smileys (Breakfast & After School Club) TA3 5QQ | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Life Cafe TA3 5QQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2022 |
| Creech St Michael Village Hall TA3 5QQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| KareBears Childcare TA3 5TA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Homefield Close (7); On or near Hopkins Field (6); On or near West View (1); On or near Cooks Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 83% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 55% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 39% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 49% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 18% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band B, bungalow, detached (lodged 20 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Alexander Close · West View · Homefield Close · St Michael Road · Hopkins Field · Cooks Close · St Michael Close · Dillons Road · Vicarage Lawns · Rocketts Close · Rocketts Cottages · Leighton Drive
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.