The Triangle Castle Cary, Somerset
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (BA7), about 20 m long. USRN 36618661.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (D: 7, E: 1).
- Flood: 4 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 82% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Castle Cary, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Fairfield, is about 590 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 80 to 82 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 Millbrook Surgery, Castle Cary, about 70 m away.
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 62% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 39 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 |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2020 | THE HORSE POND INN BA7 7BD | Other | £375,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 10 Dec 2019 | 3 BA7 7BD | Other | £156,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 74 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (8). Built: 2003-2006 (7); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (7); owner-occupied (1).
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 B (46% of about 850 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Castle Cary (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA7 7EA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BA7 7BD | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 1 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 80 m and 82 m above sea level (81 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA7 7BD | 100% | 82% | 82% | 0% |
| BA7 7EA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Castle Cary 355,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Bruton 53,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Templecombe 92,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.8 km (7.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Horse Pond Inn Castle Cary | 90 m |
| EV charging points | Gridserve Charging Station | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 35.6 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Millbrook Surgery, Castle Cary | 70 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 200 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bramcote Dental Surgery | 170 m |
| Hospital | Wincanton Community Hospital | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) |
| Police station | Wincanton Police Station - Avon And Somerset Police | 8.2 km (5.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Castle Cary Fore Street Cashzone | 170 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fairfield 2.1 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,550 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,790 m² | 170 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 5,520 m² | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 2.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of All Saints, a listed building (Grade II*), 110 m south. 100 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 7 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade II* | 110 m south |
| Cosenes Monument in Churchyard 5 Metres South South East of South Transept, Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade II* | 120 m south |
| A motte with two baileys immediately north of Park Pond | Scheduled monument | 230 m east |
| The Round House | Scheduled monument | 250 m north-east |
| The Market House | Listed building, Grade II* | 260 m north-east |
| Higher Flax Mills | Listed building, Grade II* | 420 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Horse Pond | Lake or reservoir | 100 m north-east |
| Park Pond | Lake or reservoir | 170 m south-east |
| Lodge Hill | Hill | 570 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Priddle's Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Marl Pit Copse | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Combe Bottom | Valley | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 9 | 9 |
None of the street's 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Cary Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 130 m | Requires improvement (Dec 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ansford Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cary Brook BA7 7EE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 70 m | 5 Very good | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Unwrapped Essentials BA7 7NW | Retailers - other | 70 m | 4 Good | 7 May 2024 |
| Co-operative Group Food Limited BA7 7BD | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 90 m | 5 Very good | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Castle Cary Primary School BA7 7EH | School/college/university | 110 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Dragon House BA7 7BE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Castle Fryer Fish and Chips BA7 7BU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 4 Good | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Castle Cary Kebab & Pizza House BA7 7BQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 4 Good | 23 Feb 2026 |
| The White Hart BA7 7BQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 4 Good | 17 Jun 2025 |
| The Market Garden BA7 7BQ | Retailers - other | 170 m | 4 Good | 14 May 2026 |
| Save The Children BA7 7BG | Retailers - other | 180 m | Exempt | |
| Denela's Bakery Ltd BA7 7BG | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily BA7 7BG | Retailers - other | 200 m | 4 Good | 21 May 2026 |
| Burns the Bread BA7 7BG | Retailers - other | 200 m | 4 Good | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Miah's Castle Tandoori BA7 7BL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Aug 2026 |
| The Somerset Wine Company Ltd BA7 7BL | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Victoria Court (10); On or near Lower Woodcock Street (7); On or near Fore Street (6); On or near Millbrook Gardens (3); On or near Parking Area (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 37% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 62% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 36% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 34% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 37% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 40% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 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 4 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
Lower Woodcock Street · Park Street · Fore Street · Lower Woodcock Street · Park Place · Millbrook Gardens · Montague Gardens · Victoria Park · Castle Rise · Station Road · Fore Street · Victoria Court
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.