Area Info for Fitzhead (Somerset)

Fitzhead (Somerset, UK)

Fitzhead is a small rural village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated within the district of Somerset West and Taunton. The village is known for its picturesque countryside and traditional English rural character. Fitzhead is primarily a residential area with a history that dates back several centuries, reflecting typical features of Somerset's rural settlements.

Historical Context

Historically, Fitzhead has been a small agricultural community. The village's history is intertwined with the broader history of Somerset, which has a rich heritage of farming, local crafts, and rural life. The area has maintained much of its historical charm, with traditional buildings and a peaceful environment.

Local Features and Amenities

Fitzhead is characterised by its rural landscape, including farms, cottages, and open fields. The village may have a church or chapel serving as a local landmark, along with some traditional country houses. Due to its small size, amenities such as shops, schools, and public transport are limited within the village itself, with residents often relying on nearby towns for such services.

Surrounding Area

The surrounding area of Fitzhead offers scenic views typical of Somerset, including rolling hills and farmland. It is close to other villages and small towns, providing opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking and cycling. The region is also known for its natural beauty and proximity to areas of historical interest.

Additional Information

Fitzhead's rural setting makes it a desirable location for those seeking a quiet, countryside lifestyle. It is part of a region that attracts visitors interested in exploring Somerset's natural and historical attractions.
Education
School
Milverton Community Primary School1.82 miles
Sand Street, Milverton, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1JP
Lydeard St Lawrence Community Primary School2.35 miles
Lydeard St Lawrence, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 3SF
Kingsmead Academy2.63 miles
Wiveliscombe, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 2NE
Oake, Bradford and Nynehead VC Primary2.66 miles
Oake, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1AZ
Wiveliscombe Primary School2.69 miles
North Street, Wiveliscombe, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 2LA
Cotford St Luke Primary School2.91 miles
Bethell Mead, Cotford St Luke, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1HZ
Bishops Lydeard Church of England Primary School2.94 miles
Mount Street, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 3AN
Langford Budville Church of England Primary School3.52 miles
Langford Budville School, Langford Budville, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 0RD
St John's Church of England Primary School4.87 miles
Priory, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9EJ
Norton Fitzwarren Church School4.88 miles
Blackdown View, Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6TB
Beech Grove Primary School4.93 miles
Courtland Road, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8NE
Rockwell Green Church of England Primary School5.00 miles
Brooklands Road, Rockwell Green, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9DJ
Court Fields School5.09 miles
Mantle Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8SW
Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School5.13 miles
Crowcombe, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4AA
Wellington School5.21 miles
South Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8NT
Wellesley Park Primary School5.48 miles
Homefield, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9AJ
Health
Clinic
Dene Barton Community Unit3.11 miles
Dene Road,, Cotford St. Luke, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1DE
The Lodge (Evergreen)4.87 miles
Lodge Close, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8JN
Wellington Medical Centre5.14 miles
Mantle Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8BD
Taunton Deane Cmht For Older People5.81 miles
2 Marco Polo House, Unit 7, Bindon Business Park, Cook Way, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6BJ
Caldat - Learning Disabilities & Autism Child Development Centre6.34 miles
Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA
Taunton6.34 miles
Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA
BPAS Taunton6.34 miles
Musgrove Park, Parkfield Drive, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA
Community Services (Parkfield Drive)6.38 miles
48 Parkfield Drive, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5BU
Foundation House6.66 miles
Wellsprings Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7PQ
Holford6.66 miles
Wellsprings Hospital Site, Cheddon Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7AZ
Cheddon Lodge6.66 miles
Cheddon Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7AZ
Rydon6.66 miles
Wellsprings Hospital Site, Cheddon Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7AZ
Pyrland6.69 miles
Wellsprings Hospital Site, Cheddon Road, Taunton, TA2 7AU
Occupational Health6.76 miles
Mill Stream House, Castle Street, Taunton, TA1 4AS
Millstream House6.76 miles
Millstream Business Park, Castle Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4AS
BPAS Taunton Central 6.76 miles
Millstream House, Castle Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4AS
GP
The Surgery1.76 miles
Creedwell Orchard, Milverton, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1JZ
Lister House Surgery2.68 miles
Croft Way, Wiveliscombe, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 2BF
Quantock Vale Surgery2.94 miles
Quantock Vale Surgery, Mount Street, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 3LH
Orchard Medical Centre4.79 miles
Norton Mills, Morse Road, Norton Fitzwarren, TA2 6DG
Luson Surgery5.04 miles
Luson Surgery, 41 Fore Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8AG
Wellington Medical Centre 5.16 miles
Wellington Medical Centre, Mantle Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8BD
French Weir Health Centre6.43 miles
French Weir Avenue, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1NW
College Way Surgery6.48 miles
Comeytrowe Centre, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4TY
St James Medical Centre6.92 miles
Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1JP
Lyngford Park Surgery7.10 miles
Fletcher Close, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8SQ
Victoria Gate Surgery7.38 miles
Victoria Gate Surgery, East Reach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3EX
Crown Medical Centre7.60 miles
Crown Medical Centre, Crown Industrial Estate, Venture Way, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8QY
The Blackbrook Surgery7.84 miles
Blackbrook Doctors Surgery, Lisieux Way, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2LB
Warwick House Medical Centre8.15 miles
Upper Holway Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2QA
Quantock Medical Centre8.15 miles
Banneson Road, Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 1NW
West Somerset Healthcare8.27 miles
Robert Street, Williton, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4QE
Hospital
Dene Barton Community Hospital 3.18 miles
Dene Road,, TA4 1DD
Wellington Community Hospital5.11 miles
Bulford,, TA21 8QQ
Nuffield Health, Taunton Hospital5.63 miles
Staplegrove Elm, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6AN
Musgrove Park Hospital6.34 miles
Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA
Williton Community Hospital8.46 miles
North Road,, TA4 4RA
Bridgwater Community Hospital13.68 miles
Bridgwater Community Hospital, Bower Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4GU
Minehead Community Hospital13.78 miles
Luttrell Way,, TA24 6DF
Tiverton and District Hospital14.20 miles
Kennedy Way, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6NT
Burnham On Sea War Memorial Hospital17.29 miles
Burnham On Sea War Memorial Hospital, 6 Love Lane, Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset, TA8 1ED
Chard Community Hospital17.77 miles
Crewkerne Road,, TA20 1NF
Honiton Hospital17.79 miles
Marlpits Road, Honiton, EX14 2DE
Ottery St Mary Hospital20.71 miles
Keegan Close, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1DN
South Petherton Community Hospital20.86 miles
Bernard Way,, TA13 5EF
Axminster Community Hospital21.46 miles
Chard Road, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5DU
Weston General Hospital22.49 miles
Grange Road, Uphill, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 4TQ
Crewkerne Community Hospital22.99 miles
Middle Path,, TA18 8BG
Pharmacy
Day Lewis Pharmacy2.60 miles
1 The Square, Wiveliscombe, Taunton, TA4 2JT
Lydeard Care Ltd2.94 miles
The Surgery, Mount Street, Bishops Lydeard, TA4 3LH
Boots4.82 miles
1 Coopers Mill, Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton, TA2 6NX
Boots4.98 miles
6 High Street, Wellington, TA21 8RA
Superdrug Pharmacy5.01 miles
5 Fore Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8AA
Lloydspharmacy5.04 miles
Luson Surgery, Fore Street, Wellington, TA21 8AG
Boots5.14 miles
New Medical Centre, Off Mantle Sreet, Wellington, TA21 8BD
Staplegrove Pharmacy5.64 miles
Unit 1 Livingstone Way, Staplegrove, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6BD
Boots6.43 miles
French Weir Health Centre, French Weir Avenue, Taunton, TA1 1NW
The Co-Operative Pharmacy6.51 miles
2 The Comeytrowe Centre, Pitts Close,Galmington, Taunton, TA1 4TN
Morrisons Pharmacy6.87 miles
Dellars Wharf, Priory Bridge Road, Taunton, TA1 1DX
Boots6.92 miles
St. James Medical Centre, St James Street, Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1JP
Boots6.94 miles
64-65 High Street, Taunton, TA1 3PT
The Co-Operative Pharmacy7.00 miles
5 Priorswood Place, Priorswood Estate, Eastwick Road, TA2 7JW
Superdrug Stores7.06 miles
1-10 Paul Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3PF
Asda Pharmacy7.58 miles
Asda Superstore, Creechbarrow Road, Taunton, TA1 2AN
Leisure
Park
ASH PRIORS COMMON1.89 miles
NYNEHEAD COURT (Grade II* Listed)3.90 miles
COTHELSTONE MANOR (Grade II Listed)4.21 miles
HURSTONE4.76 miles
NORTON HILLFORT4.76 miles
WELLINGTON BASINS4.85 miles
WELLINGTON PARK (Grade II* Listed)4.91 miles
SWAINS LANE5.47 miles
NETHERCLAY5.56 miles
CROWCOMBE COURT (Grade II Listed)5.61 miles
SILK MILLS5.76 miles
FRIEZE HILL6.00 miles
WEIRFIELD PARK6.32 miles
QUANTOCK HILLS6.41 miles
GADDS VALLEY6.84 miles
NETTLECOMBE COURT (Grade II Listed)6.95 miles
Shop
Groceries
Nisa The Milverton Stores1.70 miles
3 Sand Street, Milverton , Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1JN
Co-op Taunton2.62 miles
Wiveliscombe, TA4 2JT
Co-op Taunton2.93 miles
Bishops Lydeard, TA4 3AT
Co-op Taunton2.94 miles
Cotford St Luke, TA4 1HX
Costcutter Taunton4.35 miles
Rm Norton Manor, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6PF
Nisa Local4.83 miles
St Johns Service Station, Longforth Rd, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8RQ
ASDA Wellington4.84 miles
Longforth Road, Wellington, TA21 8RQ
Londis Piccadilly Service Station5.01 miles
A38 Chelston, Somerset, TA21 9HY
Co-op Wellington5.02 miles
Fore Street, Wellington, TA21 8AQ
Budgens Wellington5.19 miles
Westpark 26, Chelston, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9AD
Brocks At Rockwell Green5.23 miles
106-108 Rockwell Green, Wellington Somerset TA21 9BU
Brocks at Beech Hill5.24 miles
67 Beech Hill, Wellington Somerset TA21 8ER
Staplegrove Post Office & Stores5.63 miles
Manor Road, Staplegrove, Somerset TA2 6AN
Co-op Taunton5.98 miles
Wellington New Road, TA1 5LU
Wellington Road Service Station6.01 miles
Wellington New Road, Taunton Somerset TA1 5LU
SPAR 7-15 Wellington New Road6.01 miles
Spar, 7-15 Wellington New Road, Somerset, TA1 5LU
Transport
Airport
Exeter International Airport22.98 miles
Cardiff International Airport24.43 miles
Bristol International Airport33.10 miles
Bus Stop
Main Street Post Office (W)0.01 miles
Main Street Post Office (E)0.02 miles
St James Church (S)0.21 miles
St James Church (N)0.22 miles
The New Inn (N)1.15 miles
The New Inn (S)1.16 miles
Crowford Bridge (NW)1.36 miles
Croford Turn (SE)1.36 miles
Wood Street (E)1.51 miles
Wood Street (W)1.52 miles
St Michaels Church (E)1.56 miles
St Michaels Church (W)1.57 miles
Preston Bowyer (W)1.58 miles
Preston Bowyer (E)1.58 miles
Milverton Square (E)1.66 miles
The Globe Inn (NE)1.67 miles
Ferry Port
Bridgwater Ferry Terminal13.06 miles
Minehead Harbour14.84 miles
Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour23.79 miles
Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal24.24 miles
Topsham Ferry Landing26.93 miles
Penarth Pier26.93 miles
Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing27.01 miles
Topsham Lock Ferry Landing27.05 miles
Barrage South Waterbus Stop27.66 miles
Turf Lock Inn Ferry Landing28.22 miles
Barrage North Waterbus Stop28.32 miles
Sovereign Quay Waterbus Stop28.73 miles
Channel View Waterbus Stop28.74 miles
Mermaid Quay Waterbus Stop28.86 miles
Cardiff - Britannia Quay28.87 miles
Clarence Embankment Waterbus Stop28.90 miles
Railway Station
Bishop's Lydeard2.59 miles
Taunton Rail Station6.77 miles
Tiverton Parkway Rail Station10.21 miles
Bridgwater Rail Station12.64 miles
Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea Rail Station16.89 miles
Honiton Rail Station17.68 miles
Feniton Rail Station18.18 miles
Whimple Rail Station19.90 miles
Axminster Rail Station21.55 miles
Cranbrook Rail Station21.90 miles
Pinhoe Rail Station23.47 miles
Newton St Cyres Rail Station23.72 miles
Rhoose Rail Station23.73 miles
Barry Island Rail Station23.75 miles
Weston-super-Mare Rail Station23.77 miles
Crewkerne Rail Station23.95 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (TA4 3J*)
Number of Properties in Catchment375
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
OAKLEIGH
FITZHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 3JP		£348,000
2023-12-11
terraced
freehold
Sold 2009-11-04   £203,900
MANOR ORCHARD
FITZHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 3JP		£565,000
2023-05-26
detached
freehold
CROSSWAYS
FITZHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 3JP		£437,000
2023-02-21
detached
freehold
Sold 2013-06-21   £266,500
THE FORGE (2)
FITZHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 3JP		£332,500
2023-01-04
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2019-08-28   £270,000
Sold 2009-07-20   £182,500
COURT LODGE
FITZHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 3JT		£853,300
2022-10-28
detached
freehold
1, COURT COTTAGES
FITZHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 3JP		£215,000
2022-05-17
terraced
freehold
CATS ASH
MILVERTON
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 1RE		£700,000
2021-11-09
detached
freehold
3, OLD FORGE COTTAGES
FITZHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 3JP		£365,000
2021-06-28
semidetached
freehold
CROOKS ORCHARD
FITZHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 3JS		£650,000
2020-08-13
detached
freehold
Sold 2016-08-26   £585,000
CORNER COTTAGE
FITZHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 3JP		£230,000
2020-05-29
semidetached
freehold
CLEMATIS COTTAGE
FITZHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 3JP		£305,000
2020-04-24
detached
freehold
Sold 2017-10-04   £271,500
PARK COTTAGE
MILVERTON
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 1RB		£525,000
2020-04-08
detached
freehold
COPPERFIELD
FITZHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 3JP		£550,000
2019-04-26
detached
freehold
ANVIL HOUSE
FITZHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 3JP		£323,000
2018-09-12
detached
freehold
Sold 2011-09-23   £264,000
Sold 2007-01-05   £250,000
CRIDLANDS
FITZHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 3JP		£445,000
2018-08-30
detached
freehold
HOWZAT
FITZHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 3JP		£335,000
2018-01-09
detached
freehold
FITZHEAD COURT
FITZHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 3JP		£790,000
2017-10-12
semidetached
freehold
THE OLD SMITHY
FITZHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 3JP		£415,000
2017-06-06
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2005-07-11   £310,000
4, TITHE MEADOW
FITZHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 3LD		£370,000
2016-10-31
detached
freehold
MERLINS
FITZHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 3JX		£422,750
2016-10-13
semidetached
freehold
ERISKAY
FITZHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 3JT		£310,000
2016-05-27
detached
freehold
Sold 2010-06-15   £266,500
WELSHES COTTAGE
FITZHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 3JT		£350,000
2015-10-09
detached
freehold
1, CHURCH ROAD
FITZHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 3JU		£255,000
2014-02-27
terraced
freehold
BEGGARS ROOST
FITZHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 3JT		£237,500
2013-02-04
detached
freehold
CLERE
FITZHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 3JT		£230,000
2013-01-21
detached
freehold
STAUNTONS LEA
FITZHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 3JT		£207,000
2012-10-25
detached
freehold
BLANTYRE BARN
FITZHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 3JX		£312,500
2012-05-15
terraced
freehold
WHITCROFT
FITZHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 3JT		£450,000
2011-07-29
detached
freehold
ORCHARD HOUSE
FITZHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 3JP		£480,000
2011-05-12
detached
freehold
SWIFT BARN
FITZHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 3JX		£160,000
2011-04-13
terraced
freehold
1, TITHE MEADOW
FITZHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 3LD		£275,000
2010-11-04
detached
freehold
BARN ENDE
FITZHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 3JX		£325,000
2009-12-14
semidetached
freehold
6, TITHE MEADOW
FITZHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 3LD		£190,000
2009-12-14
semidetached
freehold
8, CHURCH ROAD
FITZHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 3JU		£241,500
2007-08-20
terraced
freehold
2, COURT COTTAGES
FITZHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 3JP		£185,000
2007-06-29
semidetached
freehold
5, TITHE MEADOW
FITZHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 3LD		£214,000
2006-11-20
detached
freehold
SCHOOL HOUSE
FITZHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 3JP		£185,000
2006-07-21
terraced
freehold
2, TITHE MEADOW
FITZHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 3LD		£297,500
2006-07-07
detached
freehold
ST JAMES
FITZHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 3JT		£400,000
2005-10-20
semidetached
freehold
THE ROOST
FITZHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 3JP		£225,000
2005-07-08
detached
freehold
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