Sidbrook Sidbrook, Somerset
26 addresses across 3 postcodes (TA2), about 870 m long. USRN 39604796.
15 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £830,000 across 1 sale. 11 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, B: 1, C: 1, D: 4, E: 4). No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in Somerset costs £2,561 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 8% to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Taunton, about 3.8 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden is about 730 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 43 to 51 m above sea level. 2 of its 26 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Creech, about 2.1 km away. About 540 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 85% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £830,000 | £830,000 | £830,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £560,000 | £560,000 | £560,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £567,500 | £380,000 | £755,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £298,750 | £227,500 | £370,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £242,000 | £242,000 | £242,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £415,000 | £415,000 | £415,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £347,000 | £347,000 | £347,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £144,050 | £128,000 | £160,100 |
| 1999 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £249,500 | £249,500 | £249,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep 2024 | SIDBROOK HOUSE TA2 8NJ | Detached | £830,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2021 | SIDBROOK COACH HOUSE TA2 8NJ | Other | £1,850,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 24 Jan 2020 | HEDGEWAYS TA2 8NL | Detached | £560,000 | |
| 19 Sep 2018 | PIPPINS TA2 8NL | Detached | £380,000 | |
| 1 Mar 2018 | BREAN COTTAGE TA2 8NL | Detached | £755,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2017 | LITTLE HAVEN TA2 8NL | Detached | £370,000 | |
| 18 May 2017 | KILDARE TA2 8NL | Detached | £227,500 | |
| 9 Apr 2010 | LITTLE ELM TA2 8NL | Detached | £242,000 | |
| 6 Feb 2007 | SIDBROOK LODGE TA2 8NJ | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2005 | HEDGEWAYS TA2 8NL | Detached | £415,000 | |
| 6 Jul 2001 | TERRACOTTA HOUSE TA2 8NL | Detached | £347,000 | |
| 7 Sep 2000 | SIDBROOK LODGE TA2 8NJ | Detached | £160,100 | |
| 28 Jun 2000 | THE LAURELS TA2 8NL | Detached | £128,000 | |
| 24 Sep 1999 | LITTLE HAVEN TA2 8NL | Detached | £165,000 | |
| 30 Jun 1998 | BREAN COTTAGE TA2 8NL | Detached | £249,500 |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 225 m². Most common: House, detached (6); Bungalow, detached (3); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 1930-1949 (3); 1950-1966 (3); 1900-1929 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8); rented (social) (1).
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 E (27% of about 880 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- 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
- MUSGRAVE'S OLD FARMHOUSE, grade II
- Sidbrook Lodge, grade II
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
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 26 addresses are between 43 m and 51 m above sea level (49 m on average); the ground rises about 8 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TA2 8NJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TA2 8NL | 92% | 8% | 8% | 0% |
| TA2 8NN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Taunton 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km |
| Bridgwater 487,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.5 km | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m, 14 within 800 m; nearest Titley Cottages West Monkton | 220 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Taunton | 4.5 km |
| Ferry terminal | Bridgwater Ferry Terminal | 12.0 km |
| Car parks | Sainsbury's Taunton Hankridge Car Park | 2.6 km |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 2.3 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 42.5 km |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 43.8 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Creech | 2.1 km |
| Pharmacies | Creech Pharmacy | 2.1 km |
| NHS dentists | Ashfords | 3.4 km |
| Hospital | Hospital@Home (Site Code) | 3.4 km |
| Police station | Taunton Police Station - Avon And Somerset Police | 4.1 km |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Monkton Heathfield School Rd, Monkton Heathfield Cashzone | 1.0 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 4.7 ha | 730 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1,440 m² | 490 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest West Monkton Cricket Club 1.3 ha | 670 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1,240 m² | 760 m |
Within 800 m: 1 park or garden, 4.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Unidentified Chest Tomb in Churchyard, About 3 Metres South of Porch, Church of St Auguistine, a listed building (Grade II*), 880 m north-east. 22 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified Chest Tomb in Churchyard, About 3 Metres South of Porch, Church of St Auguistine | Listed building, Grade II* | 880 m north-east |
| Church of St Augustine | Listed building, Grade I | 880 m north-east |
| Hestercombe | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 1.9 km north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Noah's Hill | Hill | 620 m north |
| Woodball Plantation | Wood | 1.5 km north |
| Gotton Copse | Wood | 1.5 km north-west |
| Beadon's Copse | Wood | 1.7 km north-west |
| Coombe Bottom | Valley | 2.0 km north-east |
| The Decoy | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.8 | 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 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 24 | 26 |
2 of the street's 26 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkton Wood Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km | Inadequate (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| West Monkton Church of England School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km | No published inspection |
| Nerrols Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkton Elm Garden Centre Ltd TA2 8QN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Silver's Pantry TA2 8QN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
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 | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 85% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 48% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 58% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 19% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 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 9 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.
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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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.