Springfield Street, Somerset
12 addresses across 3 postcodes (BA16), about 100 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 25008025.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (D: 3, E: 2).
- Flood: 2 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 94% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Castle Cary, about 15.9 km (9.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 150 m away, and Merriman Park (0.8 hectares) is about 290 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 20 to 26 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Vine Surgery Partnership, about 710 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 620 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 49% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 128 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 93 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (4); House, end-terrace (1). Built: before 1900 (5). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (2).
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (32% of about 1,880 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Cranhill House, Cranhill Road, Street, not permissioned (300 m)
- 68-70 High Street and 4 Farm Road, Street: up to 5 homes, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA16 0PA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| BA16 0NH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 1 | unlikely |
| BA16 0PB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 20 m and 26 m above sea level (25 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA16 0NH | 100% | 94% | 94% | 0% |
| BA16 0PA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BA16 0PB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Castle Cary 355,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 15.9 km (9.9 miles) |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 44 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Leigh Furlong Road Street | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Coach Park Street | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest M Bayliss Car Park | 360 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 28.9 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Vine Surgery Partnership | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tout's Pharmacy Street | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Family Dental Practice | 260 m |
| Hospital | Butleigh Hospital | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| Police station | Street Police Station | 100 m |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Radstock Co-Op - Street Cashzone | 380 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,860 m² | 150 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Merriman Park 8,450 m² | 290 m |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,610 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,560 m² | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 1.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Section of medieval road, south of Pomparles Bridge, north of Street, a scheduled monument, 1.5 km (1 mile) north-east. 24 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Section of medieval road, south of Pomparles Bridge, north of Street | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Roman villa NW of Two Acre Plantation | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Teazle Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Ivy Thorn Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| Walton Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Ivy Thorn Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| Clyce Hole | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Bushy Combe | Valley | 4 km (2.5 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.5 | 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 | 11 | 12 |
1 of the street's 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindhayes Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Brookside Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Elmhurst Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Crispin School Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily BA16 0LG | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 14 Sep 2023 |
| Saffron Indian BA16 0NH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Arthurs Court Care Home BA16 0JJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Park Fish and Chips BA16 0JR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 5 Very good | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Break n Dish Ltd BA16 0EX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Peggys Diner, BA16 0EX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| P & K Meats BA16 0EX | Retailers - other | 360 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Ram's Kebab BA16 0ER | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 14 Sep 2026 |
| OCEAN HOUSE BA16 0ER | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 4 Good | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Table 9 BA16 0EX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Hecks Farmhouse Cider BA16 0LB | Manufacturers/packers | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 23 Oct 2012 |
| Street kebab house BA16 0EX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 6 May 2025 |
| Another one bites the crust BA16 0HY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily BA16 0TE | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Jabberwocky Childrens Nursery Ltd BA16 0HD | School/college/university | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 |
| Shoplifting | 32 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Police Station (45); On or near Parking Area (30); On or near Bullmead Parade (22); On or near Goswell Close (7); On or near Prince'S Road (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 49% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 25% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 18% | 17% |
| Private rented | 33% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 23% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 55% | 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) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 6 to 7 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
- BA16 0PA: 10 addresses
- BA16 0NH: 1 address of 71 in the postcode
- BA16 0PB: 1 address of 21 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Quarryman Close · High Street · Queens Road · Townsend Orchard · Nova Quarter · Nova Quarter · Lime Tree Square · Rambler Court · Prince's Road · Highfield Road · Bullmead Parade · Bullmead Parade
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.