Swallow Hill Langport, Somerset
74 addresses across 10 postcodes (TA10), about 460 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a a road. USRN 36615037.
- Energy: 51 homes have an energy certificate (B: 30, C: 8, D: 7, E: 5, F: 1).
- 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 48% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bridgwater, about 14.9 km (9.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 120 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 12 to 26 m above sea level.
- Noise: 56 of its 74 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Langport Surgery, about 670 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 1,180 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 79% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 38 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
51 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 97 m². Most common: House, detached (27); House, semi-detached (7); House, mid-terrace (4). Built: 2022 (19); 1930-1949 (6); before 1900 (6). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (16); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (25 addresses)
- 2 Broadmeads, Newtown Road, Huish Episcopi
- 5 Broadmeads, Newtown Road, Huish Episcopi
- 9 Broadmeads, Newtown Road, Huish Episcopi
- 16 Broadmeads, Newtown Road, Huish Episcopi
- 17 Broadmeads, Newtown Road, Huish Episcopi
- Cypress Cottage, Newtown
- Endover House, Newtown
- Fairford House, Newtown
- Fairview, Newtown
- Fern Cottage, Newtown
- Galand Bungalow, Newtown
- Hazel House, Newtown
- Holly Lodge Cottage, Newtown
- Hornbeam House, Newtown
- Larch House, Newtown
- Lavender Cottage, Newtown
- Melmoth Bungalow, Newtown
- Morvue, Newtown
- Newlyn, Newtown
- Orchard Bungalow, Newtown
- Pippin, Newtown
- Rowan Cottage, Newtown
- Sandew Bungalow, Newtown
- Stratfield, Newtown
- Westerleigh, Newtown
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 (21% of about 2,440 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)
- Great Orchard Stores. Brookland Road, Huish Episcopi: up to 8 homes, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 14 October 2026: GIGACLEAR LIMITED, Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the verge (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 6 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 19 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 2 low and 0 very low.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TA10 9SE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
| TA10 9FQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| TA10 9RJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| TA10 9FR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| TA10 9ED | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| TA10 9BW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| TA10 9EE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| TA10 9EH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| TA10 9FJ | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| TA10 9SD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 74 addresses are between 12 m and 26 m above sea level (21 m on average); the ground rises about 14 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TA10 9BW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TA10 9ED | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TA10 9EE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TA10 9EH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TA10 9FJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TA10 9FQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TA10 9FR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TA10 9RJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TA10 9SD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TA10 9SE | 100% | 48% | 48% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Bridgwater 487,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.9 km (9.3 miles) |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Newtown Road Langport | 120 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 38.4 km (24 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Langport Surgery | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hill House Dental Surgery | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | South Petherton Hospital | 10.2 km (6.3 miles) |
| Police station | Street Police Station | 10.3 km (6.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 120 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 400 m² | 160 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.7 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 5,080 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Hanging Chapel, a listed building (Grade I), 730 m (0.5 miles) south. 75 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Hanging Chapel | Listed building, Grade I | 730 m (0.5 miles) south |
| The Hanging Chapel and a medieval gateway at The Hill | Scheduled monument | 730 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade I | 740 m (0.5 miles) south |
| The Langport Arms Hotel | Listed building, Grade II* | 750 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 940 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Battle of Langport 1645 | Registered battlefield | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Low Ham Roman villa | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Hill | Hill | 710 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Edward's Wood | Wood | 770 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Hext Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Hurd's Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Park Triangle Plantation | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Ablake Clyse | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 16 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 18 | 74 |
56 of the street's 74 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
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huish Episcopi Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Huish Episcopi Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shires Garage TA10 9SQ | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jan 2025 |
| Ashley House Residential Home TA10 9SA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2026 |
| The Bluebell Cafe Community Hub TA10 9SJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 4 Good | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Tesco TA10 9RR | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 360 m | 5 Very good | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Huish Episcopi Primary School TA10 9RW | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Huish Episcopi Primary School Breakfast Club TA10 9RW | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Dec 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Petrol Station (9); On or near Fern Road (8); On or near Peony Road (6); On or near Maple Road (5); On or near Newtown Road (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 79% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 50% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 30% | 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) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 3 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 4 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: GIGACLEAR LIMITED: Utility asset works, 14 October 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- TA10 9SE: 44 addresses of 49 in the postcode
- TA10 9FQ: 11 addresses of 27 in the postcode
- TA10 9RJ: 9 addresses of 22 in the postcode
- TA10 9FR: 3 addresses of 6 in the postcode
- TA10 9ED: 2 addresses of 9 in the postcode
- TA10 9BW: 1 address of 16 in the postcode
- TA10 9EE: 1 address of 7 in the postcode
- TA10 9EH: 1 address of 8 in the postcode
- TA10 9FJ: 1 address of 26 in the postcode
- TA10 9SD: 1 address
Nearby streets
Kings Orchard Close · Levels View · Newtown Park · Kennel Lane · Meadow Close · Lidwards Hill · Walnut Road · Broadmeads · Bedwyn Close · Fern Road · The Beeches · The 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.