Priory Close Ilchester, Somerset
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (BA22), about 30 m long. USRN 36611436.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2018 the median was £387,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (D: 2, E: 1).
- 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 71% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Yeovil Pen Mill, about 8.1 km (5.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 13 to 14 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 Oaklands Surgery, about 7.1 km (4.4 miles) away.
- People: About 620 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 63% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 51 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often other theft.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | £387,500 | £387,500 | £387,500 |
| 2017 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £265,000 | £265,000 | £265,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £103,000 | £103,000 | £103,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £97,000 | £97,000 | £97,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £92,000 | £92,000 | £92,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov 2018 | 5 BA22 8NR | Detached | £387,500 | |
| 10 Nov 2017 | 3 BA22 8NR | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 1 Dec 2006 | 6 BA22 8NR | Detached | £265,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2004 | 1 BA22 8NR | Detached | £130,000 | |
| 11 Feb 1998 | 5 BA22 8NR | Detached | £103,000 | |
| 4 Apr 1997 | 3 BA22 8NR | Detached | £97,000 | |
| 29 Feb 1996 | 6 BA22 8NR | Detached | £92,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 120 m². Most common: House, detached (3). Built: 1991-1995 (2); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (37% of about 1,620 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 31 October 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 20 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 0 low and 20 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 9 addresses are between 13 m and 14 m above sea level (13 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA22 8NR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BA22 8NY | 100% | 71% | 71% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Yeovil Pen Mill 170,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.1 km (5.1 miles) |
| Yeovil Junction 221,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10 km (6.2 miles) | |
| Thornford 2,310 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.6 km (7.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Northover Hotel Ilchester | 340 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Yeovil | 7.8 km (4.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest PoGo Charge | 300 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 42.3 km (26 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Oaklands Surgery | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Day Lewis Pharmacy | 170 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Portman Healthcare LTD - Yeovil | 180 m |
| Hospital | Yeovil District Hospital | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) |
| Police station | Yeovil Police Station - Avon And Somerset Police | 7.8 km (4.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | MFG - Podimore Cashzone | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 570 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ilchester Sports Field 6.7 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,500 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Northover House, late Roman cemetery, a scheduled monument, 200 m north-east. 52 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Northover House, late Roman cemetery | Scheduled monument | 200 m north-east |
| Church of St Mary Major | Listed building, Grade II* | 250 m south-east |
| Ilchester Roman town | Scheduled monument | 310 m south-east |
| Church of St Andrew | Listed building, Grade II* | 450 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Later Iron Age enclosure, Ilchester Mead | Scheduled monument | 730 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Limington Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Costello Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Langlands Copse | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| The Spinney | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Witcombe Bottom | Valley | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 9 | 9 |
None of the street's 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilchester Community School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dolphin Inn BA22 8NH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 4 Good | 8 May 2026 |
| Peking Chef BA22 8LH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2026 |
| The Bull Inn BA22 8LH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Ilchester Arms Hotel BA22 8LN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Nuova Italia BA22 8LN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Northover House Day Nursery BA22 8NG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Central Stores BA22 8LD | Retailers - other | 320 m | 4 Good | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Spice Corner BA22 8LD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 31 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Other theft | 30 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Market Place (27); On or near Petrol Station (16); On or near Bishops Walk (3); On or near Abbotts Road (2); On or near Ivel Gardens (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 63% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 30% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 34% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 71% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 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) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 6 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
Canons Gate · Friars Close · High Street · Ivel Gardens · Back Lane · Abbotts Road · Bishops Walk · B3151 · Priory Road · Almshouse Lane · West Street · Northover
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.