Rectory Close North Petherton, Somerset
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (TA6), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 34086674.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £285,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, 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 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bridgwater, about 4.6 km (2.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 37 to 41 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is North Petherton Surgery, about 210 m away.
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 74% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 46 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 | 1 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £161,000 | £161,000 | £161,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec 2022 | 2 TA6 6SQ | Semi-detached | £285,000 | |
| 12 Jul 2019 | 3 TA6 6SQ | Semi-detached | £205,000 | |
| 25 Sep 2009 | 1 TA6 6SQ | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 2 Nov 2006 | 4 TA6 6SQ | Semi-detached | £161,000 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 76 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (4). Built: 1967-1975 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 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 (36% of about 870 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- 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
- BORINGDON HOUSE WOODLEE, grade II
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TA6 6SQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| TA6 6SF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 37 m and 41 m above sea level (39 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TA6 6SF | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| TA6 6SQ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bridgwater 487,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) |
| Taunton 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 9.6 km (6 miles) | |
| Highbridge and Burnham 249,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.6 km (9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Newton Road North Petherton | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Bridgwater | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Bridgwater Ferry Terminal | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 38.6 km (24 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest North Petherton Surgery | 210 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest North Petherton Pharmacy | 280 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest North Petherton Dental Practice | 350 m |
| Hospital | Bridgwater Hospital | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| Police station | Bridgwater Police Station | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 290 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 40 ha | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,600 m² | 180 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 140 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade I), 230 m north-east. 26 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 230 m north-east |
| Remains of Churchyard Cross in Churchyard, About 23 Metres North of North Aisle, Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 260 m north |
| Churchyard cross in St Mary the Virgin's churchyard | Scheduled monument | 260 m north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Park Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Boomer Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Standards Copse | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Chapel Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Huntstile Bottom | Valley | 3 km (1.9 miles) west |
| Browne's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 7 |
3 of the street's 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Petherton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 260 m | Report card (Dec 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Petherton Community Centre TA6 6QA | Other catering premises | 110 m | Exempt | |
| North Petherton Convenience Store TA6 6SB | Retailers - other | 120 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Petherton Plaice TA6 6SA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 17 Oct 2025 |
| The Minster TA6 6LX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 26 Sep 2008 |
| Globe Inn TA6 6NQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2026 |
| North Petherton Pharmacy TA6 6RY | Retailers - other | 280 m | Exempt | |
| A Slice Of Happiness TA6 6RY | Other catering premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Kottage Kebabs TA6 6QA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Walnut Tree Hotel TA6 6QA | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 300 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Dolphins Childcare Centre TA6 6LU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2026 |
| North Petherton Primary School TA6 6LU | School/college/university | 310 m | 5 Very good | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Taart TA6 6QA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Tesco Express TA6 6QA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 320 m | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2012 |
| Cafe Connect North Petherton TA6 6QA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Spice Gallery TA6 6PZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hammet Street (8); On or near Church Walk (7); On or near Mill Street (7); On or near Hyde Park (5); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 74% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 48% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 74% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 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) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 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
Nearby streets
Crosswell Close · Hyde Park Avenue · The Beeches · Hyde Park · Hammet Street · Orchard Close · Church Walk · Dyers Green · Mill Street · Tappers Lane · Mccreath Close · High Street
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.