Quantock View Bishops Lydeard, Somerset
77 addresses across 5 postcodes (TA4), about 350 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 39603637.
- Sales: 41 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £295,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 44 homes have an energy certificate (C: 20, D: 16, E: 6, F: 1, G: 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 C; Band D in Somerset costs £2,561 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Taunton, about 6.9 km (4.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 610 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 45 to 57 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 77 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Quantock Vale Surgery, about 260 m away.
- People: About 700 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 80% of households owned their home and 44% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2021 | 3 | £297,000 | £277,000 | £325,000 |
| 2020 | 3 | £192,950 | £108,500 | £235,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £101,000 | £80,000 | £122,000 |
| 2018 | 3 | £209,000 | £118,000 | £210,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £188,000 | £170,000 | £206,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £232,000 | £232,000 | £232,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £138,000 | £86,500 | £189,500 |
| 2011 | 1 | £153,950 | £153,950 | £153,950 |
| 2010 | 1 | £257,500 | £257,500 | £257,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2025 | 51 TA4 3AP | Semi-detached | £295,000 | |
| 8 Nov 2024 | 9 TA4 3AP | Flat or maisonette | £110,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 Nov 2023 | 93 TA4 3AR | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2022 | 19 TA4 3AP | Flat or maisonette | £165,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Apr 2021 | 12 TA4 3AW | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 11 Feb 2021 | 33 TA4 3AP | Semi-detached | £277,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2021 | 91 TA4 3AR | Semi-detached | £297,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2020 | 43 TA4 3AP | Semi-detached | £235,000 | |
| 5 May 2020 | 77 TA4 3AR | Terraced | £192,950 | |
| 27 Mar 2020 | 21 TA4 3AP | Flat or maisonette | £108,500 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Dec 2019 | 87 TA4 3AR | Terraced | £80,000 | |
| 23 Aug 2019 | 19 TA4 3AP | Flat or maisonette | £122,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Nov 2018 | 51 TA4 3AP | Semi-detached | £209,000 | |
| 15 Oct 2018 | 31 TA4 3AP | Semi-detached | £210,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2018 | 11 TA4 3AP | Flat or maisonette | £118,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Mar 2017 | 73 TA4 3AR | Terraced | £206,000 | |
| 10 Mar 2017 | 47 TA4 3AP | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2014 | 10 TA4 3AW | Semi-detached | £232,000 | |
| 9 Nov 2012 | 10 TA4 3AW | Detached | £189,500 | |
| 2 Nov 2012 | 15 TA4 3AP | Flat or maisonette | £86,500 | Leasehold. |
| 27 May 2011 | 51 TA4 3AP | Semi-detached | £153,950 | |
| 28 Jun 2010 | 91A TA4 3AR | Detached | £257,500 | |
| 29 Aug 2008 | 91 TA4 3AR | Semi-detached | £217,000 | |
| 8 Aug 2008 | 29 TA4 3AP | Semi-detached | £160,000 | |
| 4 Apr 2007 | 19 TA4 3AP | Flat or maisonette | £123,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Sep 2004 | 9 TA4 3AP | Flat or maisonette | £85,500 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Feb 2004 | 59 TA4 3AR | Semi-detached | £155,000 | |
| 6 Oct 2003 | 41 TA4 3AP | Terraced | £80,000 | |
| 22 Feb 2002 | 91 TA4 3AR | Semi-detached | £90,000 | |
| 7 Jan 2000 | 31 TA4 3AP | Semi-detached | £57,500 | |
| 1 Sep 1999 | 33 TA4 3AP | Semi-detached | £56,000 | |
| 16 Apr 1999 | 47 TA4 3AP | Semi-detached | £56,200 | |
| 6 May 1998 | 2 TA4 3AW | Detached | £94,950 | |
| 9 Apr 1998 | 19 TA4 3AP | Flat or maisonette | £29,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Nov 1997 | 43 TA4 3AP | Semi-detached | £59,995 | |
| 20 Mar 1997 | 9 TA4 3AP | Flat or maisonette | £24,000 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Dec 1996 | 8 TA4 3AW | Semi-detached | £71,000 | |
| 26 Feb 1996 | 31 TA4 3AP | Semi-detached | £22,260 | New build. |
| 11 Dec 1995 | 47 TA4 3AP | Semi-detached | £22,295 | |
| 25 Sep 1995 | 59 TA4 3AR | Semi-detached | £22,140 | |
| 24 Apr 1995 | 67 TA4 3AR | Semi-detached | £24,800 |
Energy performance certificates
44 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 75 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (18); Flat (8); House, detached (5). Built: 1930-1949 (22); 1950-1966 (15); 1976-1982 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (24); rented (social) (13); rented (private) (3).
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 C (22% of about 1,610 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Bishops Lydeard (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- Bishop's Lydeard War Memorial, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 1-2 Taunton Road, Bishops Lydeard TA4 3BN: up to 1 home, permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- Land adjacent 12 High Street, Bishops Lydeard TA4 3AX: up to 6 homes (540 m (0.3 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, 0 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: of the 38 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 2 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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| TA4 3AP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| TA4 3AR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| TA4 3AW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| TA4 3AN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| TA4 3NJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 77 addresses are between 45 m and 57 m above sea level (55 m on average); the ground rises about 12 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TA4 3AN | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| TA4 3AP | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| TA4 3AR | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| TA4 3AW | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| TA4 3NJ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Taunton 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hither Mead Bishops Lydeard | 250 m |
| Bus or coach station | Coach Park Taunton | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 39.2 km (24 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Quantock Vale Surgery | 260 m |
| Pharmacies | Norton Fitzwarren Pharmacy | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Church House Dental Clinic | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Bft Southmead Musgrove Park Hospital | 6.8 km (4.3 miles) |
| Police station | Taunton Police Station - Avon And Somerset Police | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Bishops Lydeard, Bishops Lydeard | 350 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 860 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 280 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade I), 400 m (0.2 miles) north-west. 37 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 400 m (0.2 miles) north-west |
| Cross in Churchyard, Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 420 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Two crosses in St Mary's churchyard | Scheduled monument | 420 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Lydeard House, Attached Stables and Walls Abutting Entrance to the Latter | Listed building, Grade II* | 580 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Cothelstone Manor | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Greenway Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Wimple's Copse | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Datsham Covert | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Portman Copse | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Knowle Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| Vale of Taunton Deane | Valley | 3.2 km (2 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 76 | 77 |
1 of the street's 77 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Lydeard Church School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 230 m | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katy's House Childminding TA4 3NL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 90 m | Exempt | |
| Mount Street Garage Ltd TA4 3LH | Retailers - other | 210 m | Exempt | |
| Bird in Hand Inn TA4 3LH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Bishops Lydeard Primary School TA4 3AN | School/college/university | 260 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Co-operative Food TA4 3AT | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 350 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Daisy's Tea Room TA4 3AT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2026 |
| The Paper Shop TA4 3AT | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Bishops Lydeard Mill TA4 3LN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2024 |
| The Lethbridge Arms TA4 3BW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| China Cottage TA4 3BW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 19 Sep 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Moorlands (13); On or near Hamber Lea (2); On or near Quantock View (2); On or near Snathe Lea (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 80% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 51% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 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) | 66% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 44% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 5 to 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
- TA4 3AP: 40 addresses
- TA4 3AR: 29 addresses of 30 in the postcode
- TA4 3AW: 6 addresses of 7 in the postcode
- TA4 3AN: 1 address of 29 in the postcode
- TA4 3NJ: 1 address of 43 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Barton Hey · Moorlands · Hamber Lea · Five Yards · Four Acre Mead · Snathe Lea · Mount Street · Mount Street · Hither Mead · Oxleaze · Lydeard Mead · Woodridge Mead
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.