Temple Fields Watchet, Somerset
10 addresses across 2 postcodes (TA23), about 130 m long. USRN 43786553.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 2, E: 2, F: 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 B; 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 Rhoose Cardiff International Airport, about 23.3 km (14 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Orchard Meadow, is about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 33 to 41 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is West Somerset Healthcare, about 2 km (1.2 miles) away.
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 50% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 83 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 62 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (4); Bungalow, end-terrace (1); House, detached (1). Built: 1976-1982 (3); 1967-1975 (2); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (5); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
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 (39% of about 790 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)
- The Mill, Anchor Street, Watchet, TA23 0AZ, permissioned (380 m)
- Wansborough paper Mill, Watchet TA23 0AY: up to 595 homes, not permissioned (620 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
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 10 addresses are between 33 m and 41 m above sea level (37 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TA23 0HB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TA23 0JH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Rhoose Cardiff International Airport 172,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 23.3 km (14 miles) |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 21 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Masonic Hall Watchet | 130 m |
| Ferry terminal | Minehead Harbour | 10.8 km (6.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Harbour Road Car Park | 370 m |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 9.9 km (6.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 24.3 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | West Somerset Healthcare | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Quantock Pharmacy | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Oneleigh House Dental Practice | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Williton Hospital | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Williton Police Station | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Watchet Cashzone | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Orchard Meadow 730 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 910 m² | 210 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 220 m |
| Allotments | Williton Allotments 1.1 ha | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Parish Church of St Decuman, a listed building (Grade I), 770 m (0.5 miles) west. 26 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Parish Church of St Decuman | Listed building, Grade I | 770 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Cross in the churchyard of the Church of St Decuman | Scheduled monument | 780 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Cross in Churchyard South of Church Porch | Listed building, Grade II* | 780 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Daw's Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Round barrow cemetery at Battle Gore immediately west of North Road | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Parsonage Copse | Wood | 640 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Helwell Bay | Bay | 740 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| The Swill | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Rydon Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Swill Point | Wetland | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Perry Gully | Valley | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 10 | 10 |
None of the street's 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery Church of England/Methodist | Primary | 3–9 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Peter's Church of England First School | Primary | 2–9 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Dec 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Urgent improvement; Achievement: Urgent improvement; Attendance and behaviour: Urgent improvement; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treat Suite TA23 0HE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2021 |
| Veggie Patch TA23 0HF | Distributors/Transporters | 120 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2024 |
| Golden Bowl TA23 0DR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Radstock Co-operative Society TA23 0DS | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Andrews Fish Bar TA23 0DS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Watchet Railway Station TA23 0AU | Other catering premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Salvation Army Hall TA23 0AU | Other catering premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2007 |
| The Salvation Army TA23 0DJ | Other catering premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Pizza Time Kebab TA23 0AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| The Cats Whisker Kitchen TA23 0AZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2024 |
| The Link TA23 0AZ | Other catering premises | 370 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 23 Aug 2011 |
| East Quay Kitchen TA23 0AQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2026 |
| By the Sea TA23 0AB | Retailers - other | 390 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Co-Operative Stores | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2025 |
| WEST SOMERSET HOTEL TA23 0AB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 39 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (24); On or near Liddymore Road (21); On or near South Road (8); On or near Quantock Road (8); On or near Gillams Close (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 50% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 35% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 23% | 17% |
| Private rented | 26% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 51% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
Causeway Terrace · School Close · Flowerdale Road · Gladstone Terrace · Wedlakes · Quantock Road · St Decuman's Road · Severn Terrace · Gillams Close · Wyndham Road · Churchill Way · Portland Terrace
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.