Hither Mead, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton
House prices, sold prices and local information for TA4 3PA, TA4 3NH.
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At a glance
10 property sales on Hither Mead, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. The most recent sale was on 25 Jun 2021. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £223,563. Average sale prices fell from £223,900 in 2019 to £211,475 in 2021 (-6%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. By property type, sales here have been 80% semi-detached, 20% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Hither Mead range from £190,000 to £257,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Hither Mead compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Hither Mead has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all TA4 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 10 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 8 | £223,563 | 3 Aug 2020 |
| Terraced | 2 | £211,475 | 25 Jun 2021 |
Sold prices on Hither Mead
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7, Hither Mead TA4 3NH | 25 Jun 2021 | £207,950 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Hither Mead TA4 3NH | 15 Apr 2021 | £215,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 44, Hither Mead TA4 3PA | 3 Aug 2020 | £257,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 41, Hither Mead TA4 3PA | 20 Mar 2020 | £190,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, Hither Mead TA4 3NH | 8 Jan 2020 | £222,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 43, Hither Mead TA4 3PA | 22 Nov 2019 | £200,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 34, Hither Mead TA4 3PA | 17 Jul 2019 | £252,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 39, Hither Mead TA4 3PA | 23 May 2019 | £205,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 24, Hither Mead TA4 3PA | 3 May 2019 | £210,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 42, Hither Mead TA4 3PA | 17 Apr 2019 | £252,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Schools near Hither Mead
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Lydeard Church School 196 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| Cotford St Luke Primary School 201 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Norton Fitzwarren Church School 306 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 2.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train, tram & metro stations
- Bishop's Lydeard station 0.4 mi · 8 min walk
- Taunton station 4.3 mi · 1 hr 27 min walk
- Bishops Lydeard (West Somerset Railway) 0.4 mi · 8 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Hither Mead (SE-bound, Hithermead) 1 min walk
- Hither Mead (W-bound, Hither Mead) 1 min walk
- Lydeard Mead (SW-bound, Mount Street) 1 min walk
- Millers Way (S-bound, Hither Mead) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Quantock Vale Surgery
The Surgery, Mount Street, Taunton · 0.0 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Bishops Lydeard · 0.2 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Graham Way Cotford St Luke · 1.3 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Norton Fitzwarren · 2.7 mi
- Marks and Spencer BP M&S Cross Keys BP · 2.8 mi
Dentists
- Church House Dental Clinic · 0.3 mi
- Taunton Dental Centre · 1.9 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 1 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 67.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 20.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 640 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 52.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 33.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,503 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 6% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 6% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 74% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 92% |
Share of homes across Somerset with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Hither Mead
Ethnic group
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.1% | 96.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 53.9% | 50.2% |
| No religion | 38.3% | 41.5% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 91.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 4.3% | 8.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 33.1% | 30.5% |
| No qualifications | 17.8% | 17.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.6% | 17.6% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.9% | 15.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7.9% | 10.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| Other qualifications | 3% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.7% | 46% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 35.2% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 13.7% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 35.1% | 41.2% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 33.9% | 31.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 16.9% | 13.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 14.2% | 14% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Somerset.
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