Willow Tree Close Podimore, Somerset
10 addresses across 1 postcode (BA22), about 30 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 36686601.
- Sales: 14 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £345,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (D: 2, E: 1, F: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Yeovil Pen Mill, about 9 km (5.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 16 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Queen Camel Medical Centre, about 4.8 km (3 miles) away.
- People: About 1,000 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £345,000 | £345,000 | £345,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £345,000 | £345,000 | £345,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £286,750 | £286,750 | £286,750 |
| 2012 | 1 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 |
| 2002 | 3 | £191,500 | £159,950 | £193,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £137,000 | £137,000 | £137,000 |
| 1999 | 2 | £110,475 | £106,000 | £114,950 |
| 1998 | 3 | £97,000 | £53,500 | £98,950 |
| 1997 | 1 | £93,000 | £93,000 | £93,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 2021 | 6 BA22 8DX | Detached | £345,000 | |
| 1 May 2018 | 1 BA22 8DX | Detached | £345,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2014 | 5 BA22 8DX | Detached | £286,750 | |
| 2 Nov 2012 | 5 BA22 8DX | Detached | £205,000 | |
| 15 Oct 2002 | 3 BA22 8DX | Detached | £193,000 | |
| 30 Aug 2002 | 5 BA22 8DX | Detached | £191,500 | |
| 31 Jan 2002 | 1 BA22 8DX | Detached | £159,950 | |
| 22 Jun 2001 | 4 BA22 8DX | Detached | £137,000 | |
| 6 Apr 1999 | 4 BA22 8DX | Detached | £114,950 | New build. |
| 2 Apr 1999 | 2 BA22 8DX | Detached | £106,000 | |
| 9 Jun 1998 | 3 BA22 8DX | Detached | £53,500 | New build. |
| 22 May 1998 | 5 BA22 8DX | Detached | £98,950 | New build. |
| 24 Apr 1998 | 6 BA22 8DX | Detached | £97,000 | New build. |
| 7 Feb 1997 | 1 BA22 8DX | Detached | £93,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 97 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (4). Built: 2003-2006 (1); 1976-1982 (1); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
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 (41% of about 930 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.
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, 0 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: of the 7 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 1 medium, 3 low and 0 very low.
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 addresses are about 16 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA22 8DX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Yeovil Pen Mill 170,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9 km (5.6 miles) |
| Yeovil Junction 221,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.2 km (7 miles) | |
| Castle Cary 355,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.2 km (7.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Podimore Inn | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Yeovil | 9.1 km (5.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | PoGo Charge | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 40.3 km (25 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Queen Camel Medical Centre | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Day Lewis Pharmacy | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Heron Dental Centre | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Butleigh Hospital | 8.3 km (5.2 miles) |
| Police station | Yeovil Police Station - Avon And Somerset Police | 9.5 km (5.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MFG - Podimore Cashzone | 170 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | Unnamed 3,020 m² | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 8,760 m² | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of Saint Peter, a listed building (Grade I), 190 m south-west. 11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Church of Saint Peter | Listed building, Grade I | 190 m south-west |
| Swadel Chest Tomb, 8 Metres South of the South Door of the Chancel, Church of Saint Peter | Listed building, Grade II* | 200 m south-west |
| Medieval settlement remains 100m and 250m north of Downhead Manor Farm | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Lytes Cary | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Farm Lane Plantation | Wood | 520 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Mayer's Plantation | Wood | 790 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Cogberry Plantation | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Bower Plantation | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Annis Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.8 | 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 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 10 |
5 of the street's 10 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
No open schools within 2 km (1.2 miles).
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Podymore Inn and Steakhouse BA22 8JF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Yeovil Podimore Travelodge BA22 8JF | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 40 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jun 2023 |
| SST Petroleum Ltd BA22 8JG | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Greggs BA22 8JG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Subway - Asda Stores Ltd BA22 8JG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Podimore Burger King BA22 8JG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Church Farm Barn Bed and Breakfast BA22 8JE | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 250 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2021 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Church Street (19); On or near Higher Farm Lane (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 25 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 2% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 57% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 86% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 5% | 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 | 25% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 41% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 91% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 3% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 11% | 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 6 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
- BA22 8DX: 10 addresses of 12 in the postcode
Nearby streets
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.