The Croft Yeovil, Somerset
7 addresses across 1 postcode (BA20), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 36611032.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2014 the median was £230,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (D: 2).
- 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 E; 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 Yeovil Junction, about 3.7 km (2.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 59 to 63 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Preston Grove Medical Centre, Yeovil, about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away.
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 88% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £265,000 | £265,000 | £265,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £116,000 | £116,000 | £116,000 |
| 1997 | 2 | £83,000 | £79,000 | £87,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £85,000 | £85,000 | £85,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug 2014 | 5 BA20 2SY | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2011 | 4 BA20 2SY | Detached | £265,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2000 | 4 BA20 2SY | Detached | £116,000 | |
| 4 Jul 1997 | 5 BA20 2SY | Detached | £87,000 | |
| 21 Mar 1997 | 4 BA20 2SY | Detached | £79,000 | |
| 21 Jul 1995 | 1 BA20 2SY | Detached | £85,000 |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 114 m². Most common: House, detached (2). Built: 1983-1990 (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 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 E (36% of about 640 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)
- Land Rear Of, Old Barn Way, Yeovil: up to 9 homes, permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 12 August 2026: BT, New service connection, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 59 m and 63 m above sea level (61 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA20 2SY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Yeovil Junction 221,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Yeovil Pen Mill 170,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Thornford 2,310 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ashmead Yeovil | 300 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Yeovil | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Petters Way Car Park | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 50.4 km (31 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Preston Grove Medical Centre, Yeovil | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Options Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Southwoods Dental Practice | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Yeovil District Hospital | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Yeovil Police Station - Avon And Somerset Police | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | Spar Store | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 2,510 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,350 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Yew Tree Park 2.6 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2.0 ha | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Naish Priory, including attached Priory Cottage and north boundary railings, a listed building (Grade I), 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Naish Priory, including attached Priory Cottage and north boundary railings | Listed building, Grade I | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Chessels Roman villa | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Roman villa N of Dunnock's Lane | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| BRYMPTON d'EVERCY | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Roman settlement remains immediately south of Westland Road | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Barwick Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ash Copse | Wood | 80 m east |
| Sampson's Wood | Wood | 240 m east |
| Perry's Hill | Hill | 630 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Slaford Bottom | Valley | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| West Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Coker Marsh | Wetland | 3 km (1.9 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 7 |
5 of the street's 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Preston School Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oaklands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| East Coker Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Preston CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Kingdom Soft Play BA20 2NZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Edmundson Electrical BA20 2NZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Bullet's Sports Bar Ltd BA20 2NZ | Other catering premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Screwfix BA20 2TJ | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Fulfilment4you BA20 2NZ | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Fitness Yeovil BA20 2TJ | Other catering premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 May 2021 |
| Sitruna Logistics Ltd BA20 2TJ | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near St Martins Way (4); On or near Coppice Close (2); On or near Watercombe Heights (2); On or near Foxcote (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 88% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 48% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 66% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 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 (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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
- BA20 2SY: 7 addresses
Nearby streets
The Furze · Watercombe Lane · The Spinney · Ashmead · Birchdale · Dawe Drive · St Martins Way · Coppice Close · Foxcote · Rye Gardens · Oakleigh · Perrys Hill
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.