The Common Evershot, Dorset
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (DT2), about 170 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 43200757.
8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £240,000 across 1 sale. 6 homes have an energy certificate (D: 1, E: 3, F: 1, G: 1). 3 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in Dorset costs £2,765 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 21% to 38% of premises. The nearest railway station is Chetnole, about 3.8 km away in a straight line. Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 163 to 170 m above sea level. 2 of its 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Yetminster Health Centre, about 6.4 km away. About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 46% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 9 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £380,000 | £380,000 | £380,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £330,000 | £330,000 | £330,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Dec 2024 | COMMON FARMHOUSE DT2 0JY | Semi-detached | £240,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Jul 2017 | FROME LODGE DT2 0JY | Terraced | £380,000 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Apr 2016 | FROME LODGE DT2 0JY | Terraced | £80,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 4 Feb 2005 | 1 DT2 0JY | Detached | £330,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Sep 2003 | BURROWBRIDGE COTTAGE DT2 0JY | Semi-detached | £225,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Dec 2000 | 1 DT2 0JY | Detached | £250,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Jul 1999 | 1 DT2 0JY | Detached | £165,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Jul 1995 | 1 DT2 0JY | Detached | £130,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 169 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (3); House, detached (3). Built: before 1900 (5); 2017 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (4); owner-occupied (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Dorset in 2026-27: Band D £2,765 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,843 | £2,151 | £2,458 | £2,765 | £3,379 | £3,994 | £4,608 | £5,530 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (22% of about 920 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Evershot Conservation Area. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 7.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- 1, FORE STREET, grade II
- 2 AND 3, THE COMMON, grade II
- 4, FORE STREET, grade II
- COMMON FARMHOUSE, grade II
- RECTORY HOUSE, grade II
- THE FORGE, grade II
- THE READING ROOM, grade II
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| DT2 0JY | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| DT2 0JW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 163 m and 170 m above sea level (165 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DT2 0JW | 100% | 21% | 21% | 0% |
| DT2 0JY | 100% | 38% | 38% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chetnole 2,640 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km |
| Yetminster 7,090 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.7 km | |
| Maiden Newton 22,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.0 km | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m, 2 within 800 m; nearest School Corner Evershot | 50 m |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 7.3 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 54.3 km |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 60.9 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Yetminster Health Centre | 6.4 km |
| Hospital | Yeovil District Hospital | 11.9 km |
| Police station | Yeovil Police Station | 11.2 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Playing field | Unnamed 8,880 m² | 2.5 km |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Mansion, a listed building (Grade II*), 240 m south-west. 39 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Mansion | Listed building, Grade II* | 240 m south-west |
| Church of St Osmond | Listed building, Grade II* | 290 m west |
| Lion Gate | Listed building, Grade II* | 570 m north |
| Melbury Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.5 km north |
| Chantmarle | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.8 km south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Evershot Plantation | Wood | 740 m east |
| Studcombe Larches | Wood | 780 m north-west |
| Paradise Wood | Wood | 790 m north-east |
| Studcombe Bottom | Valley | 950 m north-west |
| Ram Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km north-west |
| Bubb Down Hill | Hill | 2.3 km north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 13 |
2 of the street's 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 40 m | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sticklands Primary School DT2 0JP | School/college/university | 30 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2026 |
| LITTLE ACORNS DT2 0JY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 100 m | Exempt | |
| ACORN INN DT2 0JW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2025 |
| SUMMER LODGE HOTEL DT2 0JR | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 190 m | 5 Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| EVERSHOT VILLAGE SHOP DT2 0JR | Retailers - other | 190 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Fore Street (3); On or near Tanyard (3); On or near Wellmans Corner (2); On or near Back Lane (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 46% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 27% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 47% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 42% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 40% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 40% | 65% |
| Work 30 km 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 | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
Fore Street · Tanyard · Park Lane · Back Lane · Summer Lane · St Johns Villas
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.