Woodlands Drive, Ruishton, Taunton
House prices, sold prices and local information for TA3 5JU.
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At a glance
4 property sales on Woodlands Drive, Ruishton, Taunton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2024. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £395,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £386,667. That is 27% above the Taunton average of £309,961 over the same period. By property type, sales here have been 75% detached, 25% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Woodlands Drive range from £285,000 to £410,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 250 streets in Taunton with at least two sales in the last year, Woodlands Drive ranks 46th for average price.
House prices on Woodlands Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all TA3 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 4 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £386,667 | 8 May 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £285,000 | 5 Apr 2024 |
Sold prices on Woodlands Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19, Woodlands Drive TA3 5JU | 8 May 2026 | £410,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 17, Woodlands Drive TA3 5JU | 18 Dec 2025 | £380,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Woodlands Drive TA3 5JU | 5 Apr 2024 | £285,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Woodlands Drive TA3 5JU | 6 Feb 2024 | £370,000 | 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 Woodlands Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruishton Church of England School 215 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Cambian Somerset School 44 pupils | Other independent special school | 10–18 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School 257 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Blackbrook Primary School 222 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Minerva Primary School 140 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.1 mi |
| West Monkton Church of England School 465 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Monkton Wood Academy 1,267 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Inadequate Report | 1.2 mi |
| Willow Vale School 60 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 5–16 | Report | 1.4 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 stations
- Taunton station 2.2 mi · 44 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Ruishton Inn (E-bound, Cheats Road) 2 min walk
- Ruishton Inn (W-bound, Cheats Road) 2 min walk
- Virginia Orchard (N-bound, Bushy Cross Lane) 2 min walk
- Lawn Meadow (E-bound, Cheats Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Creech
Hyde Lane, Creech St. Michael, Taunton · 0.7 mi - Taunton Vale Healthcare
The Blackbrook Surgery, Lisieux Way, Taunton · 1.3 mi - Warwick House Medical Practice
Holway Green, Upper Holway Road, Taunton · 1.4 mi - Crown Medical Centre
Crown Industrial Estate, Venture Way, Taunton · 1.4 mi
Supermarkets
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Hankridge Farm · 0.4 mi
- Aldi Aldi Bathpool · 0.9 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Lisieux Way Express · 1.2 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Monkton Heathfield - School Road · 1.3 mi
Pharmacies
- Creech Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
- Blackbrook Pharmacy · 1.3 mi
- Asda Pharmacy · 1.4 mi
Dentists
- Ashfords · 0.8 mi
- Lakeside Dental · 0.8 mi
- Blackbrook Dental Practice · 1.3 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 | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 79.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 9.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 591 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 52.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 33.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,279 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 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 Woodlands Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.6% | 96.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1% | 1.2% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 55.3% | 50.2% |
| No religion | 39.1% | 41.5% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 91.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 3.9% | 8.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 27.8% | 30.5% |
| No qualifications | 20.5% | 17.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.8% | 17.6% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.7% | 15.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| Other qualifications | 1.6% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.9% | 46% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 35.2% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 13.7% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 39.7% | 41.2% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 33.1% | 31.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 16.3% | 13.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 11% | 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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