Rangoon Road Watchet, Somerset
17 addresses across 1 postcode (TA23), about 200 m long, classed as a local access road. USRN 43703072.
- Sales: 15 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £240,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 4).
- 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 Taunton, about 22.3 km (14 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Orchard Meadow, is about 530 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 17 to 23 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 17 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is West Somerset Healthcare, about 1.5 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 9 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £425,000 | £425,000 | £425,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £229,000 | £215,000 | £243,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £198,000 | £198,000 | £198,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £56,975 | £55,000 | £58,950 |
| 1997 | 1 | £35,000 | £35,000 | £35,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £39,500 | £39,500 | £39,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May 2026 | 9 TA23 0TS | Semi-detached | £240,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 1 TA23 0TS | Semi-detached | £215,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2024 | 1 TA23 0TS | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 10 Mar 2023 | 13 TA23 0TS | Semi-detached | £425,000 | |
| 19 Apr 2021 | 11 TA23 0TS | Semi-detached | £212,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 10 Mar 2021 | 13 TA23 0TS | Semi-detached | £350,000 | |
| 8 Dec 2020 | 9 TA23 0TS | Semi-detached | £243,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2020 | 17 TA23 0TS | Semi-detached | £215,000 | |
| 10 Sep 2019 | RANGOON HOUSE TA23 0TS | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 23 May 2016 | 9 TA23 0TS | Semi-detached | £198,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2006 | 5 TA23 0TS | Semi-detached | £210,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2000 | 17 TA23 0TS | Semi-detached | £58,950 | |
| 3 Mar 2000 | 17 TA23 0TS | Semi-detached | £55,000 | |
| 10 Apr 1997 | 9 TA23 0TS | Semi-detached | £35,000 | |
| 24 Mar 1995 | 19 TA23 0TS | Semi-detached | £39,500 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 93 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4); House, detached (1); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1950-1966 (5); 2003-2006 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (38% of about 1,240 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: 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 17 m and 23 m above sea level (19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TA23 0TS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Taunton 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 22.3 km (14 miles) |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Doniford Farm | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Minehead Harbour | 12.1 km (7.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Harbour Road Car Park | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 24.8 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest West Somerset Healthcare | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Quantock Pharmacy | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Oneleigh House Dental Practice | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Williton Hospital | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Williton Police Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Watchet Cashzone | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Orchard Meadow 730 m² | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,140 m² | 80 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.0 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Williton Allotments 1.1 ha | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Wayside cross 100m south east of Doniford Farm, a scheduled monument, 580 m (0.4 miles) north-east. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wayside cross 100m south east of Doniford Farm | Scheduled monument | 580 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Remains of Roadside Cross at Ngr St0883642900 | Listed building, Grade II* | 580 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Round barrow cemetery at Battle Gore immediately west of North Road | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Wayside cross at junction of High Street and Bank Street | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| St Audries (House) | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Swill | Lake or reservoir | 690 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Whitepit Copse | Wood | 750 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Helwell Bay | Bay | 860 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Rydon Hill | Hill | 860 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Swill Point | Wetland | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Perry Gully | Valley | 3.3 km (2 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 17 |
4 of the street's 17 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery Church of England/Methodist | Primary | 3–9 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Peter's Church of England First School | Primary | 2–9 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Dec 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Urgent improvement; Achievement: Urgent improvement; Attendance and behaviour: Urgent improvement; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Cassino Road (8); On or near Rangoon Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 9% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 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 | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 27% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 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 3 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
- TA23 0TS: 17 addresses of 18 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Cassino Road · Alamein Avenue · Doniford Road · Normandy Avenue
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.