River Road Somerset
34 addresses across 2 postcodes (TA6), about 750 m (0.5 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 34001165.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £310,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (D: 3, E: 3, F: 1).
- Flood: 3 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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% to 33% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Highbridge and Burnham, about 5.2 km (3.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 2 to 23 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 34 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is East Quay Medical Centre, about 4.5 km (2.8 miles) away.
- People: About 460 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 78% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £610,000 | £610,000 | £610,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £480,000 | £480,000 | £480,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £168,000 | £168,000 | £168,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £180,500 | £180,500 | £180,500 |
| 2001 | 1 | £272,500 | £272,500 | £272,500 |
| 1997 | 1 | £42,500 | £42,500 | £42,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2025 | 6 TA6 4SE | Semi-detached | £375,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 12 TA6 4SE | Terraced | £285,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 11 Sep 2024 | RIVERSBEND TA6 4SE | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 5 Feb 2021 | THE HOUSE TA6 4SE | Detached | £610,000 | |
| 19 Jul 2019 | SOUTH FARM TA6 4SE | Other | £550,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 17 Apr 2014 | SHEPHERDS REST TA6 4SE | Detached | £480,000 | |
| 21 Jan 2013 | 12 TA6 4SE | Terraced | £168,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2006 | 12 TA6 4SE | Terraced | £180,500 | |
| 3 Sep 2001 | SHEPHERDS REST TA6 4SE | Detached | £272,500 | |
| 27 Feb 1997 | 12 TA6 4SE | Terraced | £42,500 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 134 m². Most common: House, detached (4); House, end-terrace (2); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: before 1900 (4); 2009 (1); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
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 C (26% of about 760 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
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 5 November 2026: BT, Utility asset works, road closure, on the verge (major (paa) works)
- 5 November 2026: BT, Utility asset works, road closure, on the verge (major works)
- 24 November 2026: BT, Utility asset works, road closure, on the verge (major (paa) works)
- 24 November 2026: BT, Utility asset works, road closure, on the verge (major works)
- 19 January 2027 to 21 January 2027: BT, Utility asset works, road closure, on the carriageway, verge (major (paa) works, permit applied for)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 6 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 17 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 3 medium, 5 low and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TA6 4SE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 3 / 5 | unlikely |
| TA6 4RZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 34 addresses are between 2 m and 23 m above sea level (10 m on average); the ground rises about 21 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TA6 4RZ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| TA6 4SE | 100% | 33% | 33% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Highbridge and Burnham 249,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Bridgwater 487,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gaunts Road Pawlett | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | Coach Station Bridgwater | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Bridgwater Ferry Terminal | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 30.5 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | East Quay Medical Centre | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Rowlands Pharmacy | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Bridgwater Dental Centre | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Bridgwater Hospital | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Police station | Avon and Somerset Police | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 430 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 8,540 m² | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St John the Baptist, a listed building (Grade I), 420 m (0.3 miles) north-east. 3 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 John the Baptist | Listed building, Grade I | 420 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Motte with two baileys immediately east of Bristol Road, Down End | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pawlett Reach | Tidal water | 410 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Pawlett Gore Sands | Wetland | 720 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Pawlett Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Nine Streams Reach | Tidal water | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Ashen Covert | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Withy Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.6 | 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 | 33 | 34 |
1 of the street's 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pawlett Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (avon-and-somerset).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 78% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 52% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 36% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 67% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: BT: Utility asset works, 19 January 2027 to 21 January 2027 (road closure) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
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.