South Drive, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton
House prices, sold prices and local information for TA4 3DQ, TA4 3FN.
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At a glance
8 property sales on South Drive, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. The most recent sale was on 4 Nov 2021. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £567,500. Recorded sale prices on South Drive range from £415,000 to £730,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on South Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. South Drive 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 9 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £567,500 | 4 Nov 2021 |
Sold prices on South Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12, South Drive TA4 3DQ | 4 Nov 2021 | £695,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 23, South Drive TA4 3DQ | 3 Nov 2021 | £500,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, The Courtyard, South Drive TA4 3FN | 19 Jul 2021 | £85,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 6, South Drive TA4 3DQ | 15 Jun 2021 | £500,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 19, South Drive TA4 3DQ | 26 Mar 2021 | £490,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, South Drive TA4 3DQ | 26 Feb 2021 | £610,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 28, South Drive TA4 3DQ | 22 Oct 2020 | £415,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 9, South Drive TA4 3DQ | 14 Sep 2020 | £600,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 22, South Drive TA4 3DQ | 8 Nov 2019 | £730,000 | 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 South Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Lydeard Church School 196 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Cotford St Luke Primary School 201 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Lydeard St Lawrence Community Primary School 32 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.2 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 0.8 mi · 16 min walk
- Taunton station 5.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min walk
- Bishops Lydeard (West Somerset Railway) 0.8 mi · 16 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Church (W-bound) 8 min walk
- The Church (E-bound) 8 min walk
GP surgeries
- Quantock Vale Surgery
The Surgery, Mount Street, Taunton · 1.0 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Bishops Lydeard · 0.8 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Graham Way Cotford St Luke · 1.9 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Norton Fitzwarren · 3.6 mi
Dentists
- Church House Dental Clinic · 0.8 mi
- Taunton Dental Centre · 2.8 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+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 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.
Energy ratings and home sizes on South Drive
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Who lives around South Drive
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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