Stringfellow Crescent Chard, Somerset
52 addresses across 2 postcodes (TA20), about 250 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 36612328.
37 homes have an energy certificate (B: 3, C: 16, D: 15, E: 3). 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 B; Band D in Somerset costs £2,561 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Axminster, about 11.3 km away in a straight line. There is a small park or garden about 90 m away, and Jocelyn Park (3.0 hectares) is about 540 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 95 to 102 m above sea level. 1 of its 52 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Ariel Healthcare, about 1.2 km away. About 650 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 51% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 162 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
37 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 90 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (34); Flat (2); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1950-1966 (28); 1930-1949 (7); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (18); rented (social) (13); rented (private) (3).
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 (56% of about 570 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 1.0 km
- First Floor Front, 35 Fore Street, Chard: up to 6 homes, permissioned (770 m)
- Natwest, 7 Fore Street,Chard: up to 7 homes, permissioned (880 m)
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 6 August 2026: Somerset Council, Highway repair and maintenance works, temp obstruction 15 minute delay, on the footway, carriageway, footpath (immediate - urgent works)
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 52 addresses are between 95 m and 102 m above sea level (98 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TA20 1EU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TA20 1EX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Axminster 418,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.3 km |
| Crewkerne 178,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.3 km | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m, 25 within 800 m; nearest Fire Station Chard | 40 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m; nearest Essex Close Public Parking | 710 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km; nearest Roam Charging Station | 880 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 36.0 km |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 58.7 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Ariel Healthcare | 1.2 km |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Boots | 860 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Spa Dental Practice | 750 m |
| Hospital | Chard Hospital | 130 m |
| Police station | Chard Police Station - Avon And Somerset Police | 620 m |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m; nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 220 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 90 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Jocelyn Park 3.0 ha | 540 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 450 m² | 190 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 9,970 m² | 650 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,020 m² | 1.4 km |
Within 800 m: 6 parks and gardens, 8.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Main building at Chard School, a listed building (Grade II*), 570 m south-west. 99 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 2 of them Grade I and 7 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Main building at Chard School | Listed building, Grade II* | 570 m south-west |
| Monmouth House and Attached Walls and Railings | Listed building, Grade II* | 590 m south-west |
| Essex House | Listed building, Grade II* | 660 m south-west |
| The Guildhall | Listed building, Grade II* | 840 m south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Paintmoor Plantation | Wood | 1.2 km east |
| Chard Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km north-east |
| Tudbeer Plantation | Wood | 1.4 km east |
| Snowdon Hill | Hill | 2.2 km west |
| Brockfield Bottom | Valley | 4.3 km south-west |
| Farway Marsh | Wetland | 4.8 km south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.1 | 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 | 51 | 52 |
1 of the street's 52 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avishayes Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 450 m | 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 |
| Holyrood Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 820 m | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Redstart Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.0 km | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Manor Court Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.0 km | Good (Dec 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside Residential Home TA20 1EZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2021 |
| Tesco Stores Limited TA20 2LW | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 190 m | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Rowes Cornish Bakers TA20 2LW | Other catering premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2024 |
| One Stop TA20 1NZ | Retailers - other | 280 m | 4 Good | 26 May 2021 |
| Greggs PLC TA20 2LW | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Danny's Garden TA20 1HG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Happy Return Inn TA20 1EP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2021 |
| Nisa/Ascona Retail Ltd TA20 1EP | Retailers - other | 330 m | 4 Good | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza TA20 1EP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 5 Very good | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Avishayes Primary and Early Years Centre TA20 1NS | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Tumbles Gymnastics TA20 2DJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m | 5 Very good | 29 Nov 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 68 |
| Shoplifting | 27 |
| Public order | 16 |
| Other theft | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Tapstone Road (62); On or near Wilkins Close (22); On or near Chester Terrace (19); On or near Petrol Station (17); On or near Old Station Court (16).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 51% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 27% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 29% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 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) | 11% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 26% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 11% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 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
Wilkins Close · Stringfellow Crescent · Chester Terrace · Stringfellow Crescent · Victoria Court · Henson Park · Victoria Avenue · A30 · Tapstone Road · Lyddons Mead · Old Station Court · Ernest Ashman Place
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.