Taps Close Exminster, Teignbridge
1 address across 1 postcode (EX6), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 39801522.
- 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 C; Band D in Teignbridge costs £2,643 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 85% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Topsham, about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 210 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 6 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Westbank Practice, about 220 m away.
- People: About 470 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 65% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 31 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
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Teignbridge in 2026-27: Band D £2,643 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,762 | £2,056 | £2,349 | £2,643 | £3,230 | £3,818 | £4,405 | £5,286 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (30% of about 810 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.
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 address is about 6 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX6 8AE | 100% | 85% | 85% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Topsham 300,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Newcourt 155,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Marsh Barton 109,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 18 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Victory Hall Exminster | 290 m |
| Bus or coach station | Railway Station Topsham | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Topsham Lock Ferry Landing Exminster | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Car parks | Matford Park and Ride | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | Wenea | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 8.1 km (5.1 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 80.3 km (50 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Westbank Practice | 220 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Exminster Pharmacy | 220 m |
| NHS dentists | Dee Shapland Dental | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Rd & E Hospital | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Police station | Devon & Cornwall Police | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Topsham, Topsham | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.0 ha | 210 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,030 m² | 210 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,950 m² | 70 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 5.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Martin, a listed building (Grade I), 190 m south. 21 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Martin | Listed building, Grade I | 190 m south |
| Former Exe Vale Hospital | Listed building, Grade II* | 800 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Earthwork enclosure S of Blackall's Copse | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Earthwork enclosure 220yds (200m) NE of Church Path Hill Plantation | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pearce's Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Blackall's Copse | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Church Path Hill Plantation | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| West Mud | Wetland | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Salmon Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-west |
| Powderham Sand | Beach | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exminster Community Primary | Primary | 4–11 | 240 m | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Countess Wear Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Requires improvement (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Topsham School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee on the Corner EX6 8AP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2025 |
| The Manor EX6 8AP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Exminster Primary School EX6 8AJ | School/college/university | 250 m | 5 Very good | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Tesco EX6 8DB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 290 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Teign Bean @ Exminster EX6 8DB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 4 Good | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Exminster Methodist Church EX6 8DA | Other catering premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Georgian House EX6 8BU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Central Convenience EX6 8AT | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Westbank Day Centre EX6 8AT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Exeter Pre Prep School EX6 8AT | School/college/university | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Pottles Court Residential Home EX6 8DG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Gissons (10); On or near Glebelands (6); On or near Church Stile (6); On or near Old Quarry Drive (5); On or near Taps Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 26% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 65% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 26% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 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 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
- EX6 8AE: 1 address of 15 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Gissons · Milbury Close · Minster Road · Glebelands · Old Quarry Drive · Church Stile · Crockwells Road · Old Quarry Drive · Limes Cottages · Dryfield · Jubilee Close · Hill Crest
All the streets in EX6 and across Teignbridge.
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.