Area Info for Durston (Somerset)

Overview of Durston, Somerset

Durston is a small village located in the county of Somerset, South West England. It is situated near the town of Taunton and is part of the civil parish of West Bagborough. The village is known for its rural charm and traditional English countryside setting.

Geography and Location

Durston lies within the Somerset Levels, an area characterized by flat, low-lying land that is often used for agriculture. Its proximity to Taunton provides residents and visitors with access to local amenities and transportation links. The village is accessible via local roads connecting it to surrounding towns and villages.

History and Heritage

While specific historical details about Durston are limited, the region of Somerset has a rich history dating back to Roman times and earlier. The village's rural character suggests it has historically been an agricultural community. Nearby historical sites include ancient churches and remnants of traditional Somerset architecture.

Community and Amenities

Durston is a small community with a limited number of amenities. Residents typically rely on nearby towns for shopping, education, and healthcare services. The village may have a local church or community hall that serves as a gathering point for residents.

Transport

The village benefits from proximity to main roads and possibly a nearby railway station, providing connections to larger cities such as Taunton and beyond. Public transport options are generally limited in small villages like Durston, so residents often depend on private vehicles.

Natural Environment

The surrounding landscape features typical Somerset countryside, with open fields, hedgerows, and farmland. The area offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking and cycling, and it is appreciated for its scenic beauty.
Education
School
North Newton Community Primary School1.87 miles
Church Road, North Newton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0BG
Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School2.20 miles
Hyde Lane, Creech St Michael, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5QQ
North Curry CofE VC Primary School2.34 miles
Greenway, North Curry, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 6NQ
Cambian Somerset School2.47 miles
Creech Court, Mill Lane, Creech St Michael, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5PX
Phoenix Academy2.68 miles
Brook Farm, Newton Road, North Petherton, Somerset, TA6 6NA
Heathfield Community School2.73 miles
School Road, Monkton Heathfield, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8PD
West Monkton Church of England Primary School2.78 miles
School Road, Monkton Heathfield, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8PA
Ruishton Church of England Primary School2.84 miles
Newlands Road, Ruishton, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5JZ
North Petherton Primary School3.00 miles
School Fields, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6LU
Stoke St Gregory Church of England Primary School3.11 miles
Stoke St Gregory, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 6EG
Minerva Primary School3.77 miles
Outer Circle, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2BU
Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School3.80 miles
Rowford, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8JY
Somerset Progressive School3.86 miles
Bath House Farm, West Hatch, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5RH
Lyngford Park Primary School3.86 miles
Bircham Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8EX
Blackbrook Primary School3.94 miles
Ashbourne Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2RA
Inaura School3.98 miles
Moorview House, Riverside, Burrowbridge, Bridgewater, Somerset, TA7 0RB
Health
Clinic
Lyngford House3.98 miles
Conference Centre, Selworthy Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8HD
Learning Disabilities4.01 miles
Future 4, Six Acres Resource Centre, Roman Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2BD
Six Acres Resource Centre4.01 miles
Roman Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2BD
Somerset Mri4.35 miles
Huntworth, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6LQ
Pyrland4.41 miles
Wellsprings Hospital Site, Cheddon Road, Taunton, TA2 7AU
Parkgate House4.42 miles
East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3EX
Community Services (Parkgate House)4.42 miles
East Reach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3EX
Holford4.43 miles
Wellsprings Hospital Site, Cheddon Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7AZ
Cheddon Lodge4.43 miles
Cheddon Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7AZ
Rydon4.43 miles
Wellsprings Hospital Site, Cheddon Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7AZ
Foundation House4.46 miles
Wellsprings Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7PQ
About Health HQ4.84 miles
Telemedic House, 10 Billetfield, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3NN
Contraceptive & Sexual Health Service5.06 miles
7 The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4EA
Occupational Health5.07 miles
Mill Stream House, Castle Street, Taunton, TA1 4AS
Millstream House5.07 miles
Millstream Business Park, Castle Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4AS
BPAS Taunton Central 5.07 miles
Millstream House, Castle Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4AS
GP
Creech Medical Centre2.28 miles
Creech St Michael, Hyde Lane, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5FA
The Health Centre2.34 miles
North Curry Health Centre, Greenway, North Curry, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 6NQ
North Petherton Surgery3.05 miles
Mill Street, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6LX
Crown Medical Centre3.64 miles
Crown Medical Centre, Crown Industrial Estate, Venture Way, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8QY
Lyngford Park Surgery3.90 miles
Fletcher Close, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8SQ
The Blackbrook Surgery4.07 miles
Blackbrook Doctors Surgery, Lisieux Way, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2LB
Warwick House Medical Centre4.32 miles
Upper Holway Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2QA
Victoria Gate Surgery4.40 miles
Victoria Gate Surgery, East Reach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3EX
Somerset Bridge Medical Centre4.66 miles
Stockmoor Park, Taunton Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6LD
St James Medical Centre4.76 miles
Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1JP
French Weir Health Centre5.17 miles
French Weir Avenue, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1NW
Taunton Road Medical Centre5.31 miles
12-16 Taunton Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LS
Redgate Medical Centre5.48 miles
Westonzoyland Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5BF
Westonzoyland Surgery5.51 miles
4 Cheer Lane, Westonzoyland, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0EY
Cranleigh Gardens Medical Centre5.52 miles
Cranleigh Gardens, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5JS
Victoria Park Medical Centre5.73 miles
Victoria Park Drive, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7AS
Hospital
Nuffield Health, Taunton Hospital5.55 miles
Staplegrove Elm, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6AN
Musgrove Park Hospital5.65 miles
Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA
Bridgwater Community Hospital6.38 miles
Bridgwater Community Hospital, Bower Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4GU
Dene Barton Community Hospital 7.82 miles
Dene Road,, TA4 1DD
Wellington Community Hospital10.92 miles
Bulford,, TA21 8QQ
South Petherton Community Hospital11.07 miles
Bernard Way,, TA13 5EF
Chard Community Hospital12.14 miles
Crewkerne Road,, TA20 1NF
Burnham On Sea War Memorial Hospital13.22 miles
Burnham On Sea War Memorial Hospital, 6 Love Lane, Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset, TA8 1ED
Glastonbury Dental Access Centre14.39 miles
1 Wells Road, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9DD
Crewkerne Community Hospital14.62 miles
Middle Path,, TA18 8BG
West Mendip Community Hospital15.31 miles
Old Wells Road,, BA6 8JD
Williton Community Hospital16.03 miles
North Road,, TA4 4RA
Yeovil District Hospital17.54 miles
Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT
Axminster Community Hospital18.24 miles
Chard Road, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5DU
Weston General Hospital19.02 miles
Grange Road, Uphill, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 4TQ
Honiton Hospital19.21 miles
Marlpits Road, Honiton, EX14 2DE
Pharmacy
Creech Pharmacy2.28 miles
Creech Medical Centre, Hyde Lane, Creech St Michael, Somerset, TA3 5FA
Lloydspharmacy3.15 miles
105 Fore Street, North Petherton, Somerset, TA6 6RY
Sainsbury's Pharmacy3.25 miles
Riverside Retail Park, Taunton,, TA1 2LR
Boots3.64 miles
Crown Medical Centre, Venture Way, Taunton, TA2 8QY
Asda Pharmacy3.90 miles
Asda Superstore, Creechbarrow Road, Taunton, TA1 2AN
Lloydspharmacy4.07 miles
Blackbrook Medical Centre, Lisieux Way, Taunton, TA1 2LB
The Co-Operative Pharmacy4.10 miles
5 Priorswood Place, Priorswood Estate, Eastwick Road, TA2 7JW
Stockmoor Pharmacy4.22 miles
Unit R3, Local Centre, Nokoto Drive, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6WU
Boots4.32 miles
Upper Holway Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2QA
Lloydspharmacy4.66 miles
Somerset Bridge Surgery, Stockmoor Park,Taunton Rd, Bridgwater, TA6 6LD
Morrisons Pharmacy4.71 miles
Dellars Wharf, Priory Bridge Road, Taunton, TA1 1DX
Boots4.76 miles
St. James Medical Centre, St James Street, Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1JP
Superdrug Stores4.87 miles
1-10 Paul Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3PF
Boots4.97 miles
64-65 High Street, Taunton, TA1 3PT
Boots5.17 miles
French Weir Health Centre, French Weir Avenue, Taunton, TA1 1NW
Lloydspharmacy5.31 miles
14-16 Taunton Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LS
Leisure
Park
HESTERCOMBE (Grade I Listed)3.49 miles
SOUTH TAUNTON STREAMS3.82 miles
GADDS VALLEY4.08 miles
CHILDREN'S WOOD/RIVERSIDE PARK4.20 miles
HATCH (BEAUCHAMP) COURT (Grade II Listed)4.29 miles
HALSWELL PARK (Grade II Listed)4.35 miles
SCREECH OWL4.49 miles
SOMERSET LEVELS4.66 miles
BURTON PYNSENT (Grade II Listed)5.09 miles
WEIRFIELD PARK5.24 miles
FRIEZE HILL5.39 miles
SILK MILLS5.67 miles
NETHERCLAY6.02 miles
BICKENHALL ORCHARD6.07 miles
NORTON HILLFORT6.40 miles
POUNDISFORD PARK (Grade II Listed)6.85 miles
Shop
Groceries
Creech St Michael2.13 miles
Central House, Creech St Michael Taunton Somerset TA3 5DP
Londis North Curry Post Office & Stores2.19 miles
4 Queen Street, North Curry, TA3 6LD
Londis, Taunton Road2.88 miles
131-135 Taunton Road, Bridgwater, TA6 6BD
Tesco North Petherton (Express)3.09 miles
68 Fore St, North Petherton, Somerset, TA6 6QA
Sainsbury's Hankridge Farm3.10 miles
Hankridge Farm, Hankridge Way, Taunton, TA1 2LR
Fore Street Convenience Store3.16 miles
51 Fore Street, North Pertherton Somerset TA6 6PY
SPAR Thornfalcon Garage3.37 miles
Spar, Thornfalcon, Somerset, TA3 5NN
Londis BP Taunton Deane Service Station3.48 miles
Black Brook Park Avenue, Taunton, TA1 2UH
ASDA Taunton3.87 miles
Creechbarrow Road, Taunton, TA1 2AN
M&S Bridgwater Moto3.94 miles
Huntworth Business Park, Bridgwater, TA6 6TS
Tesco Taunton (Express)4.01 miles
Lisieux Way Shopping Centre, 2 Severn Dr, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2PD
Lidl Taunton4.03 miles
Roman Road, Taunton, TA1 2BD
Co-op Taunton4.11 miles
Priorswood Place, TA2 7JW
Moorfield Stores4.17 miles
45 Normandy Drive, Taunton Somerset TA1 2JR
Co-op Bridgwater4.21 miles
Bridgewater-stockmoor Park, TA6 6WU
Upper Holway Stores4.32 miles
63 Upper Holway Road, Taunton TA1 2QA
Transport
Airport
Bristol International Airport26.61 miles
Exeter International Airport28.21 miles
Cardiff International Airport28.25 miles
Bus Stop
Mountlands (W)0.01 miles
Lower Durston (E)0.12 miles
Village Hall (E)0.46 miles
Frog Lane (W)0.47 miles
Higher Durston (E)0.60 miles
Woodcroft (SE)0.60 miles
West Lyng (W)0.64 miles
The Timber Yard (W)0.65 miles
Hedging Chapel (N)0.81 miles
Hedging Chapel (S)0.81 miles
West Newton Manor (E)0.90 miles
North Curry Turn (E)0.99 miles
North Curry Turn (W)1.01 miles
Tuckerton Farm (E)1.05 miles
Brickyard Farm (W)1.10 miles
Brickyard Farm (NE)1.11 miles
Ferry Port
Bridgwater Ferry Terminal6.60 miles
Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour20.95 miles
Minehead Harbour23.37 miles
Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal26.98 miles
Penarth Pier27.64 miles
Clevedon Pier28.00 miles
Barrage South Waterbus Stop28.40 miles
Barrage North Waterbus Stop28.96 miles
Sovereign Quay Waterbus Stop29.43 miles
Cardiff - Britannia Quay29.47 miles
Mermaid Quay Waterbus Stop29.54 miles
Channel View Waterbus Stop29.64 miles
Clarence Embankment Waterbus Stop29.70 miles
Taffs Mead Waterbus Stop30.52 miles
Cardiff Castle Waterbus Stop31.01 miles
Nova Scotia Ferry Landing32.24 miles
Railway Station
Taunton Rail Station4.65 miles
Bridgwater Rail Station5.56 miles
Bishop's Lydeard8.32 miles
Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea Rail Station11.85 miles
Crewkerne Rail Station15.51 miles
Tiverton Parkway Rail Station17.95 miles
Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station18.38 miles
Axminster Rail Station18.55 miles
Yeovil Junction Rail Station18.99 miles
Honiton Rail Station19.11 miles
Weston-super-Mare Rail Station20.53 miles
Thornford Rail Station20.74 miles
Weston Milton Rail Station20.94 miles
Castle Cary Rail Station21.15 miles
Yetminster Rail Station21.43 miles
Worle Rail Station21.81 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (TA3 5A*)
Number of Properties in Catchment293
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
158
LOWER DURSTON
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 5AH		£275,000
2024-12-12
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2023-08-02   £245,000
Sold 2004-05-14   £105,000
THE DELL, OUTWOOD
WEST LYNG
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 5AJ		£300,000
2023-12-11
detached
freehold
CHERRY TREE COTTAGE, 157
LOWER DURSTON
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 5AH		£286,000
2023-07-07
semidetached
freehold
152
LOWER DURSTON
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 5AH		£319,500
2023-04-14
terraced
freehold
Sold 1999-09-24   £89,950
RAILWAY HOTEL, OUTWOOD
WEST LYNG
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 5AJ		£716,000
2022-09-24
otherPropertyType
freehold
JUBILEE COTTAGE, OUTWOOD
WEST LYNG
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 5AJ		£675,000
2021-07-19
detached
freehold
Sold 2021-03-26   £590,000
Sold 2015-02-25   £525,000
Sold 2002-11-01   £315,000
BUCKLAND HOUSE
LOWER DURSTON
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 5AH		£740,000
2021-04-23
detached
freehold
TURNTABLE COTTAGE, OUTWOOD
WEST LYNG
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 5AJ		£378,000
2021-04-07
semidetached
freehold
155
LOWER DURSTON
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 5AH		£365,000
2020-09-22
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2007-07-27   £377,900
1, COGLOAD FARM COTTAGES
WEST LYNG
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 5AW		£325,000
2020-05-15
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2017-03-17   £253,000
SUNNYDALE, OUTWOOD
WEST LYNG
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 5AJ		£365,000
2020-03-27
detached
freehold
Sold 1999-05-26   £112,500
HASCOLLS FARM
LOWER DURSTON
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 5AH		£565,000
2018-07-19
otherPropertyType
freehold
HIGHFIELD, OUTWOOD
WEST LYNG
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 5AJ		£545,000
2016-01-14
detached
freehold
Sold 2002-10-04   £317,000
Sold 1996-07-01   £180,000
HILLHEAD
LOWER DURSTON
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 5AH		£347,500
2015-08-20
detached
freehold
LUDBROOK COTTAGE, OUTWOOD
WEST LYNG
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 5AJ		£200,000
2011-11-25
semidetached
freehold
Sold 1995-07-25   £62,000
150
LOWER DURSTON
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 5AH		£220,000
2011-07-05
terraced
freehold
UBLEY COTTAGE, OUTWOOD
WEST LYNG
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 5AJ		£178,000
2007-12-20
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2001-04-27   £89,000
STATION COTTAGE, OUTWOOD
WEST LYNG
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 5AJ		£169,950
2006-12-05
semidetached
freehold
157
LOWER DURSTON
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 5AH		£160,000
2004-05-14
semidetached
freehold
GILES COTTAGE, OUTWOOD
WEST LYNG
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 5AJ		£180,000
2002-10-08
detached
freehold
151
LOWER DURSTON
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 5AH		£93,000
2000-05-31
detached
freehold
Sold 1996-03-01   £63,250
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