St David's Close Taunton, Somerset
29 addresses across 2 postcodes (TA2), about 160 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 39605170.
- Energy: 28 homes have an energy certificate (C: 27, D: 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 A; Band D in Somerset costs £2,561 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Taunton, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Lyngford Park, is about 380 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 30 to 34 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 29 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lyngford Park, about 610 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 46% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 104 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
28 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 85 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (28). Built: 1991-1995 (27); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (27); owner-occupied (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 A (36% of about 690 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)
- Lyngford House (Phase 1), Lyngford Lane, Taunton TA2 7LJ: up to 30 homes, permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Lyngford House (Phase 2), Lyngford Lane, Taunton TA2 7LJ: up to 15 homes, permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 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 29 addresses are between 30 m and 34 m above sea level (32 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TA2 7JF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TA2 7JJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Taunton 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Bridgwater 487,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.9 km (8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 29 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 78 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pyrland Avenue Taunton | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Taunton | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Bridgwater Ferry Terminal | 14.2 km (8.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Kilkenny Car Park | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 40 km (25 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 43.8 km (27 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lyngford Park | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Priorswood Pharmacy | 350 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Campden House Dental Practice LTD | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Trinity Hospital | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Taunton Police Station - Avon And Somerset Police | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Taunton | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lyngford Park 2.2 ha | 380 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 2.2 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,090 m² | 50 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Taunton Green Playing Field 4.1 ha | 240 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rowbarton Allotments 1.6 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 4.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Borough Bank, a section of medieval town defences 70m north of St Mary Magdalene Church, a scheduled monument, 2 km (1.2 miles) south. 11 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Borough Bank, a section of medieval town defences 70m north of St Mary Magdalene Church | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Hestercombe | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Creechbarrow Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| The Grove | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) west |
| The Decoy | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Steps Water | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Rag Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| West Combe | Valley | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.7 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 28 | 29 |
1 of the street's 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyrland School Church of England | Secondary | 11–16 | 370 m | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Inadequate; Personal development: Inadequate; Leadership and management: Inadequate |
| Wellsprings Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 380 m | No published inspection |
| Priorswood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lyngford Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Andrew's Church School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| Nerrols Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| North Town Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St James Church School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Waggon TA2 7JN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 5 Very good | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Lydia's Cakes TA2 7AP | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 17 May 2023 |
| Wellsprings Hospital TA2 7AU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Abacus Nursery TA2 7BA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Costcutter TA2 7BA | Retailers - other | 270 m | 4 Good | 7 May 2025 |
| Reddys News TA2 7JW | Retailers - other | 320 m | 4 Good | 6 Oct 2024 |
| Somerset Bakehouse - Priorswood TA2 7JW | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Co-Operative Food TA2 7JW | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 350 m | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2015 |
| The Chipsy King Taunton TA2 7JW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Priorswood Place Chinese TA2 7JW | Other catering premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jun 2023 |
| Aspen Court Nursing Home TA2 7PB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Cedar Lodge Care Home TA2 7PB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 29 Dec 2025 |
| Wellsprings Chapel TA2 7LU | Other catering premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Wellsprings Primary School TA2 7NF | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Wellsprings Primary School - Breakfast & Afterschool Club TA2 7NF | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 30 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 56 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Cory Road (17); On or near Dorchester Road (16); On or near Bodmin Road (12); On or near St David'S Close (10); On or near St David'S Gardens (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 46% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 29% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 45% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 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 2 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
St David's Close · Pyrland Place · Pyrland Avenue · St Georges Avenue · St Michael's Crescent · St George's Avenue · St Patricks Close · Bodmin Road · Colin Avenue · Cheddon Road · Cory Road · Dover Road
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.