Silver Street Fivehead, Somerset
17 addresses across 2 postcodes (TA3), about 250 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 36613663.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £542,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, E: 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 D; Band D in Somerset costs £2,561 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 18% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Taunton, about 12.6 km (7.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 38 to 41 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 17 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is North Curry, about 3.8 km (2.3 miles) away.
- People: About 450 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 79% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 1 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often public order.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £542,500 | £475,000 | £610,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £570,000 | £570,000 | £570,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £390,000 | £390,000 | £390,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £425,000 | £425,000 | £425,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £345,000 | £345,000 | £345,000 |
| 2010 | 2 | £318,078 | £285,000 | £351,155 |
| 2009 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £265,000 | £265,000 | £265,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £72,000 | £72,000 | £72,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £117,000 | £117,000 | £117,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Sep 2025 | ABBOTSBROOK TA3 6QA | Detached | £610,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | ELM COTTAGE TA3 6QA | Detached | £475,000 | |
| 3 Apr 2023 | ABBOTSBROOK TA3 6QA | Detached | £570,000 | |
| 16 May 2018 | MOONRAKERS TA3 6QA | Detached | £390,000 | |
| 26 Sep 2014 | SOMERFORD TA3 6QA | Detached | £425,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2013 | ABBOTSBROOK TA3 6QA | Detached | £345,000 | |
| 3 Jun 2010 | BIRCH HOUSE TA3 6QA | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 17 May 2010 | MOONRAKERS TA3 6QA | Detached | £351,155 | |
| 17 Jun 2009 | ABBOTSBROOK TA3 6QA | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 30 Aug 2002 | SPRING GROVE TA3 6QA | Detached | £265,000 | |
| 30 May 1997 | CHILTERN TA3 6QA | Detached | £72,000 | |
| 15 Jun 1995 | ABBOTSBROOK TA3 6QA | Detached | £117,000 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 130 m². Most common: House, detached (4); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: before 1900 (2); 1976-1982 (2); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (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 D (26% of about 610 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
- SPRING GROVE, grade II
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 3 September 2026 to 16 September 2026: Wessex Internet Limited, Utility asset works, road closure, on the carriageway, verge (major works)
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 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TA3 6QA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| TA3 6PF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TA3 6PF | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| TA3 6QA | 100% | 18% | 18% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Taunton 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 12.6 km (7.8 miles) |
| Bridgwater 487,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.7 km (9.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Butchers Hill War Memorial Fivehead | 240 m |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 44.8 km (28 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | North Curry | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Boots | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Design LTD | 7.8 km (4.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Hospital@Home (Site Code) | 10 km (6.2 miles) |
| Police station | Taunton Police Station | 12.7 km (7.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 640 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 240 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Martin, a listed building (Grade I), 200 m east. 18 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Martin | Listed building, Grade I | 200 m east |
| Langford Fivehead | Listed building, Grade II* | 780 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Cathanger | Listed building, Grade II* | 840 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Gatehouse to Cathanger | Listed building, Grade II* | 880 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Chilly Copse | Wood | 830 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Fivehead Hill | Hill | 900 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Fivehead Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Cathanger Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Swell Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 14 | 17 |
3 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
No open schools within 2 km (1.2 miles).
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Inn TA3 6PQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Fivehead Baptist Church TA3 6PD | Other catering premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Laird & Rose TA3 6PT | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2022 |
| The Stables at Fivehead Baptist Church TA3 6PA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near St Martin'S View (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 39% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 79% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 56% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 12% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 41% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 46% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 42% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | under 1% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 19% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
Ganges Close · St Martins View · Gange's Hill · Butchers Hill · Langford Close · The Glebe · St Martin's Close · Orchard Rise · Millers Orchard
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.