Youngman Place Firepool, Somerset
56 addresses across 3 postcodes (TA1), about 150 m long. USRN 39609484.
- Sales: 76 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £217,500 across 3 sales.
- Energy: 49 homes have an energy certificate (B: 43, C: 6).
- 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 B; Band D in Somerset costs £2,561 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Taunton, about 420 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Goodland Gardens, is about 590 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 14 to 16 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 56 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St James Medical Centre, about 330 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 570 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 55% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 83 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | £217,500 | £205,000 | £227,500 |
| 2025 | 4 | £225,000 | £185,000 | £235,000 |
| 2024 | 2 | £217,500 | £212,000 | £223,000 |
| 2023 | 4 | £217,500 | £168,000 | £226,000 |
| 2022 | 7 | £220,000 | £180,000 | £242,500 |
| 2021 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2020 | 3 | £183,000 | £150,000 | £190,000 |
| 2017 | 15 | £190,000 | £150,000 | £338,000 |
| 2016 | 33 | £207,000 | £145,000 | £370,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jun 2026 | 13, WATERS EDGE TA1 1AS | Flat or maisonette | £227,500 | Leasehold. |
| 18 May 2026 | 37, WATERS EDGE TA1 1AS | Flat or maisonette | £217,500 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 39, WATERS EDGE TA1 1AS | Flat or maisonette | £205,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 26, WATERS EDGE TA1 1AS | Flat or maisonette | £235,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Oct 2025 | 22, WATERS EDGE TA1 1AS | Flat or maisonette | £215,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Oct 2025 | 15, WATERS EDGE TA1 1AS | Flat or maisonette | £235,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Jul 2025 | 1, WATERS EDGE TA1 1AS | Flat or maisonette | £185,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Nov 2024 | 23, WATERS EDGE TA1 1AS | Flat or maisonette | £212,000 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Nov 2024 | 29, WATERS EDGE TA1 1AS | Flat or maisonette | £235,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 20 Sep 2024 | 18, WATERS EDGE TA1 1AS | Flat or maisonette | £223,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Dec 2023 | 11, WATERS EDGE TA1 1AS | Flat or maisonette | £220,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Sep 2023 | 31, WATERS EDGE TA1 1AS | Flat or maisonette | £215,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Jun 2023 | 20, WATERS EDGE TA1 1AS | Flat or maisonette | £168,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Jan 2023 | 43, WATERS EDGE TA1 1AS | Flat or maisonette | £226,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Oct 2022 | 36, WATERS EDGE TA1 1AS | Flat or maisonette | £242,500 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Aug 2022 | 16, WATERS EDGE TA1 1AS | Flat or maisonette | £222,500 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Jul 2022 | 38, WATERS EDGE TA1 1AS | Flat or maisonette | £180,000 | Leasehold. |
| 18 May 2022 | 37, WATERS EDGE TA1 1AS | Flat or maisonette | £220,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 May 2022 | 21, WATERS EDGE TA1 1AS | Flat or maisonette | £215,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Apr 2022 | 33, WATERS EDGE TA1 1AS | Flat or maisonette | £230,000 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Feb 2022 | 19, WATERS EDGE TA1 1AS | Flat or maisonette | £210,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Dec 2021 | VIRIDOR HOUSE TA1 1AP | Other | £503,497 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 7 Jul 2021 | 1, WATERS EDGE TA1 1AS | Flat or maisonette | £200,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Jul 2021 | VIRIDOR HOUSE TA1 1AP | Other | £550,637 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 23 Dec 2020 | 20, WATERS EDGE TA1 1AS | Flat or maisonette | £150,000 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Jun 2020 | 37, WATERS EDGE TA1 1AS | Flat or maisonette | £183,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Apr 2020 | 16, WATERS EDGE TA1 1AS | Flat or maisonette | £190,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Jun 2017 | 37, WATERS EDGE TA1 1AS | Flat or maisonette | £190,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 15 May 2017 | 19, WATERS EDGE TA1 1AS | Flat or maisonette | £185,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 13 Apr 2017 | 24, WATERS EDGE TA1 1AS | Flat or maisonette | £203,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 7 Apr 2017 | 1, WATERS EDGE TA1 1AS | Flat or maisonette | £215,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 3 Apr 2017 | 6, WATERS EDGE TA1 1AS | Flat or maisonette | £192,500 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 31 Mar 2017 | 39, WATERS EDGE TA1 1AS | Flat or maisonette | £190,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 31 Mar 2017 | 2, WATERS EDGE TA1 1AS | Flat or maisonette | £150,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 27 Mar 2017 | 3, WATERS EDGE TA1 1AS | Flat or maisonette | £182,400 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 23 Mar 2017 | 21, WATERS EDGE TA1 1AS | Flat or maisonette | £190,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 15 Mar 2017 | 46, WATERS EDGE TA1 1AS | Flat or maisonette | £338,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 3 Mar 2017 | 22, WATERS EDGE TA1 1AS | Flat or maisonette | £200,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 19 Jan 2017 | 23, WATERS EDGE TA1 1AS | Flat or maisonette | £187,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 16 Jan 2017 | 7, WATERS EDGE TA1 1AS | Flat or maisonette | £207,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 13 Jan 2017 | 41, WATERS EDGE TA1 1AS | Flat or maisonette | £182,400 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 5 Jan 2017 | 14, WATERS EDGE TA1 1AS | Flat or maisonette | £215,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 23 Dec 2016 | 31, WATERS EDGE TA1 1AS | Flat or maisonette | £200,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 22 Dec 2016 | 15, WATERS EDGE TA1 1AS | Flat or maisonette | £208,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 22 Dec 2016 | 9, WATERS EDGE TA1 1AS | Flat or maisonette | £203,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 21 Dec 2016 | 13, WATERS EDGE TA1 1AS | Flat or maisonette | £215,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 21 Dec 2016 | 4, WATERS EDGE TA1 1AS | Flat or maisonette | £205,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 21 Dec 2016 | 27, WATERS EDGE TA1 1AS | Flat or maisonette | £203,000 | New build. Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 16 Dec 2016 | 43, WATERS EDGE TA1 1AS | Flat or maisonette | £200,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 8 Dec 2016 | 33, WATERS EDGE TA1 1AS | Flat or maisonette | £215,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
49 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 68 m². Most common: Flat (45); House (2); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 2016 (41); 2012-2021 (8). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (4); 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 (46% of about 1,280 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)
- Former Livestock Market, Firepool, Taunton, TA1 1PN: up to 200 homes, Expired (150 m)
- Freemantle House, Priory Avenue, Taunton, TA1 1XX, permissioned (210 m)
- Areas A, B, C and D, Firepool Lock, Taunton, TA1, permissioned (220 m)
- Area I, Firepool Lock, Taunton, TA1, permissioned (230 m)
- Area H, Firepool Lock, Taunton, TA1, permissioned (230 m)
- Former Livestock Market, Firepool, Taunton, TA1 1PN, not permissioned (290 m)
- Area I, Firepool Lock, Taunton, TA1 1PN: up to 44 homes, permissioned (290 m)
- St James Street, Taunton, TA1 1JH: up to 45 homes, not permissioned (340 m)
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, 0 at medium risk and 69 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 72 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 71 low and 1 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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| TA1 1AS | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 48 | unlikely |
| TA1 1AP | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| TA1 1QA | zone 3 | 0 / 0 / 20 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 56 addresses are between 14 m and 16 m above sea level (15 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TA1 1AP | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| TA1 1AS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TA1 1QA | 100% | 80% | 80% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Taunton 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bridgwater 487,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.2 km (8.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 43 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Keepers Lane Firepool | 260 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Taunton | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Car Park - Taunton | 340 m |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 270 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 38.8 km (24 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 45.2 km (28 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St James Medical Centre | 330 m |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Morrisons Pharmacy | 220 m |
| NHS dentists | 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Canon Street Dental Centre | 390 m |
| Hospital | Trinity Hospital | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Taunton Police Station - Avon And Somerset Police | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cheltenham & Gloucester | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Goodland Gardens 6,270 m² | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 160 m² | 180 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Victoria Park 5.2 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Obridge Allotments 2.3 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Priory Barn, a listed building (Grade II*), 170 m south. 229 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 5 of them Grade I and 21 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Priory Barn | Listed building, Grade II* | 170 m south |
| St James Church | Listed building, Grade II* | 340 m south-west |
| 12, Middle Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 450 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Borough Bank, a section of medieval town defences 70m north of St Mary Magdalene Church | Scheduled monument | 470 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Church of St Mary Magdalene | Listed building, Grade I | 550 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Taunton Castle: a motte and bailey castle, part of the outer bailey, an Anglo-Saxon cemetery and a Civil War artillery platform | Scheduled monument | 680 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Steps Water | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Creechbarrow Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1 mile) east |
| The Grove | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Rag Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Cotlake Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south |
| West Combe | Valley | 4 km (2.5 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 51 | 56 |
5 of the street's 56 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James Church School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 490 m (0.3 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 |
| St Andrew's Church School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| North Town Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Priorswood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St George's Catholic School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Castle School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Richard Huish College | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Minerva Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Requires improvement (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Parkfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wellsprings Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Bishop Fox's School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset County Cricket Club TA1 1JT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd TA1 1DX | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 220 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Dunelm TA1 1QB | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Ring Of Bells TA1 1JS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 5 Very good | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Tap One TA1 1JH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Taunton Service Station TA1 1QD | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 29 Nov 2023 |
| Asda Express PFS Taunton TA1 1QD | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Easy Tiger TA1 1NX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza TA1 1NX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Crown & Sceptre TA1 1NX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 4 Good | 20 May 2024 |
| Lotus Flower Thai Restaurant TA1 1PB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Rayan Market TA1 1PB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 340 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ale House TA1 1PD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2026 |
| The Orient Fish Bar TA1 1PD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Best Istanbul Grill Limited TA1 1PD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 4 Good | 4 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Wintersfield (46); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (12); On or near Priory Bridge Road (10); On or near Parking Area (7); On or near Keeper Close (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 55% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 29% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 12% | 17% |
| Private rented | 33% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 66% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 22% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 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) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 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
- TA1 1AS: 52 addresses of 54 in the postcode
- TA1 1AP: 3 addresses of 5 in the postcode
- TA1 1QA: 1 address of 36 in the postcode
Nearby streets
St Augustine Street · Geoffrey Farrant Walk · Keeper Close · Wintersfield · Priory Bridge Road · Canal Road · Gyffarde Street · St James Street · Priory Park · Priory Court · Stephen Street · Station Approach
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.