Robin Close Taunton, Somerset
35 addresses across 2 postcodes (TA1), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 39605903.
- Sales: 1 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £218,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 31 homes have an energy certificate (B: 5, C: 23, D: 3).
- 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 B; Band D in Somerset costs £2,561 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 75% to 96% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Taunton, about 2 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 360 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 20 to 22 m above sea level.
- Noise: 11 of its 35 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is French Weir Health Centre, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 53% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £218,000 | £218,000 | £218,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Mar 2021 | 21 TA1 5EU | Detached | £218,000 |
Energy performance certificates
31 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 46 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (12); Flat (8); Bungalow, mid-terrace (7). Built: 1976-1982 (29); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (28); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (19 addresses)
- 1, Robin Close, Bishops Hull
- 3, Robin Close, Bishops Hull
- 4, Robin Close, Bishops Hull
- 7, Robin Close, Bishops Hull
- 10, Robin Close, Bishops Hull
- 11, Robin Close, Bishops Hull
- 12, Robin Close, Bishops Hull
- 15, Robin Close, Bishops Hull
- 16, Robin Close, Bishops Hull
- 20, Robin Close, Bishops Hull
- 21, Robin Close, Bishops Hull
- 22, Robin Close, Bishops Hull
- 24, Robin Close, Bishops Hull
- 25, Robin Close, Bishops Hull
- 26, Robin Close, Bishops Hull
- 27, Robin Close, Bishops Hull
- 28, Robin Close, Bishops Hull
- 29, Robin Close, Bishops Hull
- 33, Robin Close, Bishops Hull
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 (48% of about 940 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 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TA1 5EU | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 2 / 21 | unlikely |
| TA1 5HA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 35 addresses are between 20 m and 22 m above sea level (21 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TA1 5EU | 100% | 75% | 75% | 0% |
| TA1 5HA | 96% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Taunton 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hamwood Terrace Taunton | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Coach Park Taunton | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Q-Park Musgrove Park Hospital | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 37.2 km (23 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 44.8 km (28 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest French Weir Health Centre | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Staplegrove Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Parkfield Surgeries | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Bft Southmead Musgrove Park Hospital | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Taunton Police Station | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rontec - Taunton West Cashzone | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 360 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 360 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.5 ha | 320 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,670 m² | 250 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Manor House, a listed building (Grade II*), 290 m west. 26 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Manor House | Listed building, Grade II* | 290 m west |
| Church of St Peter and St Paul | Listed building, Grade II* | 360 m west |
| 115 AND 117, GALMINGTON ROAD (See details for further address information) | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Taunton Castle: a motte and bailey castle, part of the outer bailey, an Anglo-Saxon cemetery and a Civil War artillery platform | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Norton Camp large univallate hillfort | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Steps Water | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Stone Gallows Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| The Grove | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Rag Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Bench Covert | Wood | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| Vale of Taunton Deane | Valley | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 24 | 35 |
11 of the street's 35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Hull Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 270 m | No published inspection |
| The Castle School | Secondary | 11–19 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Parkfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Staplegrove Church School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| North Town Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Norton Fitzwarren Church School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Orchard Grove Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Andrew's Church School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Nursing Home TA1 5HF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Jade House TA1 5DS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 5 Very good | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Frank Bond Trust Ltd TA1 5DS | Other catering premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2024 |
| St Margarets Somerset Hospice TA1 5HA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Heron House Residential Home TA1 5HA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Bishops Hull Hub Cafe TA1 5EB | Other catering premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jun 2026 |
| Bishops Hull CP School TA1 5EB | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Netherclay House TA1 5EE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Bishops Hull Constitutional Club TA1 5EG | Other catering premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 29 Jan 2026 |
| The Old Inn TA1 5EG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2025 |
| The Brook TA1 5AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Chaffinch Close (10); On or near Bishop'S Hull Hill (4); On or near Walnut Close (3); On or near Wren Close (3); On or near Hamwood (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 53% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 30% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 35% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 29% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 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
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
Waterloo Cottages · Chaffinch Close · Haydon Close · Linnet Close · Walnut Close · Meadowside Close · Hamwood · Wren Close · Bishop's Hull Hill · Heron Drive · Mountway Close · Gillards
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.