The Spinney Taunton, Somerset
18 addresses across 3 postcodes (TA1), about 150 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 39605977.
- Sales: 22 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £395,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 8, E: 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 D; Band D in Somerset costs £2,561 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 73% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Taunton, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 220 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 26 to 29 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 18 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is College Way Surgery, about 650 m (0.4 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 580 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 44% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £395,000 | £395,000 | £395,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £392,000 | £392,000 | £392,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £304,000 | £300,000 | £308,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £475,000 | £475,000 | £475,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £290,000 | £285,000 | £295,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £249,500 | £249,500 | £249,500 |
| 2015 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2011 | 3 | £250,000 | £222,500 | £250,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £244,000 | £244,000 | £244,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £282,250 | £249,000 | £315,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2025 | 20 TA1 4RY | Semi-detached | £395,000 | |
| 13 Jul 2023 | 15 TA1 4RY | Detached | £392,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2021 | 5 TA1 4RY | Detached | £308,000 | |
| 24 May 2021 | 7 TA1 4RY | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2020 | 14 TA1 4RY | Semi-detached | £475,000 | |
| 9 Dec 2019 | 22 TA1 4RY | Semi-detached | £295,000 | |
| 28 Jun 2019 | 17 TA1 4RY | Semi-detached | £285,000 | |
| 1 Dec 2017 | 11 TA1 4RY | Detached | £249,500 | |
| 18 Nov 2015 | 9 TA1 4RY | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 21 Sep 2012 | 11 TA1 4RY | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 1 Dec 2011 | 3 TA1 4RY | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 24 May 2011 | 18 TA1 4RY | Detached | £222,500 | |
| 11 Apr 2011 | 12 TA1 4RY | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2010 | 16 TA1 4RY | Detached | £244,000 | |
| 7 Apr 2009 | 15 TA1 4RY | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 2 Jun 2006 | 1 TA1 4RY | Detached | £249,000 | |
| 24 May 2006 | 14 TA1 4RY | Semi-detached | £315,500 | |
| 30 Nov 2004 | 5 TA1 4RY | Detached | £248,000 | |
| 29 Nov 2004 | 5 TA1 4RY | Detached | £165,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2004 | 20 TA1 4RY | Semi-detached | £160,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2002 | 5 TA1 4RY | Detached | £165,000 | |
| 27 Sep 1996 | 16 TA1 4RY | Detached | £92,500 |
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 96 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (8); House, detached (3); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 1950-1966 (7); 1967-1975 (5); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band D (29% of about 1,730 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)
- Police Station, Shuttern, Taunton, TA1 4ET, not permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Tangier, Castle Street, Taunton, TA1 4AS, not permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Pen & Quill, 3 Westbourne Terrace, Shuttern, Taunton TA1 4ET: up to 5 homes, Expired (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Pen & Quill, 3 Westbourne Terrace, Shuttern, Taunton TA1 4ET: up to 5 homes, Expired (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Police Station, Shuttern, Taunton, TA1 4ET: up to 106 homes, pending decision (570 m (0.4 miles))
- High Street, East & West, Taunton, TA1, not permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
- Bedford House, Park Street, Taunton TA1 4DB: up to 69 homes, permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- 42-44 Upper Street/23 The Crescent, Taunton, TA1 4EB, permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TA1 4RY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| TA1 4RX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| TA1 4RZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 18 addresses are between 26 m and 29 m above sea level (28 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TA1 4RX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TA1 4RY | 100% | 73% | 73% | 0% |
| TA1 4RZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Taunton 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 44 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Barton Close Taunton | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Coach Park Taunton | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Q-Park Musgrove Park Hospital | 390 m |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 37.1 km (23 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 46 km (29 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest College Way Surgery | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Parkfield Surgeries | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Bft Southmead Musgrove Park Hospital | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Taunton Police Station | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 220 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 4.2 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 350 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 340 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Temperance Allotments 3,030 m² | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 6.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Wheatleigh House, a listed building (Grade II*), 230 m south-east. 133 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade I and 12 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wheatleigh House | Listed building, Grade II* | 230 m south-east |
| 16-20, Park Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 560 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| St George's Church | Listed building, Grade II* | 580 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Church of St John the Evangelist | Listed building, Grade I | 640 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Taunton Castle: a motte and bailey castle, part of the outer bailey, an Anglo-Saxon cemetery and a Civil War artillery platform | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Borough Bank, a section of medieval town defences 70m north of St Mary Magdalene Church | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Steps Water | Lake or reservoir | 720 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Cotlake Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| Stone Gallows Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| The Grove | Wood | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Rag Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north |
| Creechbarrow Hill | Hill | 3.2 km (2 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 17 | 18 |
1 of the street's 18 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 230 m | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton | Primary | 5–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Castle School | Secondary | 11–19 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St George's Catholic School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| North Town Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Orchard Grove Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bishops Hull Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bishop Fox's School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Richard Huish College | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St James Church School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Trull Church of England VA Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield Primary School TA1 4RT | School/college/university | 180 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Blue Fish - Fish and Chips TA1 4SS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 4 Good | 17 Sep 2025 |
| St Georges Residential Home TA1 3JR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2025 |
| The Vivary Arms TA1 3JR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Tops Day Nursery TA1 5BZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Musgrove Park Hospital - Park Side (Private Wing) TA1 5DA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Mar 2023 |
| Musgrove Park Hospital Patient & Retail Catering TA1 5DA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Costa Coffee TA1 5DA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods TA1 5DA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Helen's Tiny Home Nursery TA1 4EY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Manor Orchard (7); On or near The Spinney (2); On or near Ramshorn Place (1); On or near Ramshorn Green (1); On or near Manor Drive (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 58% | 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 | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 40% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 43% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 21% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 44% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all 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
- TA1 4RY: 16 addresses
- TA1 4RX: 1 address of 13 in the postcode
- TA1 4RZ: 1 address of 15 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Parkfield Crescent · Amor Place · Angela Close · Inner Gullands · Ramshorn Green · Barton Close · Ramshorn Place · Outer Gullands · Manor Close · Manor Drive · Avon Close · Court 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.