Speke Close Ilminster, Somerset
16 addresses across 1 postcode (TA19), about 160 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 36613107.
- Sales: 17 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £228,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 4, 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 85% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Crewkerne, about 11.5 km (7.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2.7 km (1.7 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 55 to 62 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 16 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Summervale Surgery, about 480 m (0.3 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 80% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £228,000 | £228,000 | £228,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £472,500 | £472,500 | £472,500 |
| 2023 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £450,000 | £450,000 | £450,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £208,000 | £208,000 | £208,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £133,500 | £133,500 | £133,500 |
| 2008 | 1 | £187,500 | £187,500 | £187,500 |
| 2003 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £84,475 | £79,000 | £89,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar 2025 | 2, SPEKE COURT TA19 9BJ | Terraced | £228,000 | |
| 2 Jul 2024 | GREENCROFT TA19 9BJ | Detached | £472,500 | |
| 31 Mar 2023 | 6, SPEKE COURT TA19 9BJ | Flat or maisonette | £165,000 | |
| 22 Nov 2021 | GREENCROFT TA19 9BJ | Detached | £450,000 | |
| 14 Jun 2019 | NEROCHE TA19 9BJ | Terraced | £208,000 | |
| 3 Oct 2017 | FLAT 1, SPEKE COURT TA19 9BJ | Flat or maisonette | £235,000 | |
| 13 Jul 2015 | GREENCROFT TA19 9BJ | Detached | £260,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2013 | AQUILLA TA19 9BJ | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2009 | AQUILLA TA19 9BJ | Semi-detached | £133,500 | |
| 14 Mar 2008 | FLAT 5, SPEKE COURT TA19 9BJ | Flat or maisonette | £187,500 | |
| 28 Jul 2003 | BEDFORD COTTAGE TA19 9BJ | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 24 Aug 2000 | NEROCHE TA19 9BJ | Terraced | £79,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2000 | FLAT 2, SPEKE COURT TA19 9BJ | Terraced | £89,950 | |
| 28 Jul 1998 | SUMMERS ORCHARD TA19 9BJ | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 4 Aug 1997 | 2 TA19 9BJ | Detached | £97,000 | |
| 23 May 1997 | BEDFORD COTTAGE TA19 9BJ | Detached | £100,000 | |
| 7 Feb 1996 | FLAT 2, SPEKE COURT TA19 9BJ | Terraced | £35,000 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 98 m². Most common: House, detached (3); Bungalow, semi-detached (2); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1967-1975 (4); before 1900 (3); 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8); 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 B (40% of about 1,020 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
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 16 addresses are between 55 m and 62 m above sea level (59 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TA19 9BJ | 100% | 85% | 85% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Crewkerne 178,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.5 km (7.2 miles) |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest West Street Ilminster | 190 m |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest PoGo Charge | 270 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 41.1 km (26 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 52.3 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Summervale Surgery | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Minster Pharmacy | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Ile Dental Centre | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Chard Hospital | 6.5 km (4 miles) |
| Police station | Chard Police Station - Avon And Somerset Police | 7 km (4.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Shell Ilminster Cashzone | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 6.4 ha | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,070 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,490 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,810 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Chantry, a listed building (Grade II*), 410 m (0.3 miles) south-east. 140 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 7 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Chantry | Listed building, Grade II* | 410 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| 28, Court Barton | Listed building, Grade II* | 450 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Parish Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 450 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| 29, Court Barton | Listed building, Grade II* | 460 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Beacon Hill | Hill | 420 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Fir Pound | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Herne Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Mitchell's Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Bakers Copse | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Langhills Goil | Valley | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.0 | 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 |
| Under 55 | 15 | 16 |
1 of the street's 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herne View Church of England Primary | Primary | 4–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Stonemasons TA19 8BL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 m | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Shrubbery Hotel Ltd TA19 9AR | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 70 m | 5 Very good | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Warehouse Theatre TA19 9AD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 16 Nov 2022 |
| Ilminster Kebab & Pizza House TA19 9AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jul 2023 |
| West Street Fish & Chips TA19 9AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2026 |
| China Garden TA19 9AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Nisa TA19 9BG | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Cubs Soft Play TA19 9FA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Alistair Hughes T/A The Dolphin TA19 0DR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2023 |
| The Minster Rooms TA19 0DU | Other catering premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Bonners TA19 0DW | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Southwest Game Butchers TA19 0DW | Retailers - other | 380 m | 4 Good | 5 Sep 2024 |
| P. B. Fruits TA19 0DW | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Gamesmaster Cafe TA19 0DW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Betty's TA19 0DW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Rutters Lane (22); On or near Speke Close (5); On or near The Heights (3); On or near New Road (2); On or near Brewery Lane (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 80% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 49% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 46% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 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
- TA19 9BJ: 16 addresses of 18 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Summerlands Park Drive · The Heights · New Road · Wadham Close · Higher Meadow · Hill View Terrace · West Street · Summerlands Park Close · Brewery Lane · Rutter's Lane · Higher Beacon · Summerlands Park Avenue
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.