Area Info for Fivehead (Somerset)

About Fivehead, Somerset

Fivehead is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated within the South Somerset district and is known for its rural charm and traditional English village atmosphere.

Location and Geography

The village is positioned in the South West of England, approximately 8 miles south of Taunton and 4 miles north of Yeovil. It lies within a predominantly agricultural area, characterised by rolling countryside and farmland.

History and Name

The name "Fivehead" is believed to have historical origins, possibly relating to the shape of the land or a historical feature of the area. The village has a long-standing history typical of rural Somerset settlements, with references dating back several centuries.

Community and Amenities

Fivehead is a small community with a close-knit population. It features a few local amenities, including a church and some traditional country houses. The village maintains its rural character and is popular among those seeking a peaceful countryside environment.

Transport and Accessibility

The village is accessible by local roads, with nearby larger towns providing additional transport links. Public transport options are limited, typical of rural villages in the region.

Notable Features

While Fivehead is primarily residential and agricultural, it is appreciated for its scenic views and traditional English village setting. It offers a glimpse into rural life in Somerset.
Education
School
Curry Mallet Church of England Primary School1.58 miles
Lower Street, Curry Mallet, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 6TA
North Curry CofE VC Primary School2.34 miles
Greenway, North Curry, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 6NQ
Stoke St Gregory Church of England Primary School2.47 miles
Stoke St Gregory, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 6EG
Curry Rivel Church of England VC Primary School2.78 miles
Church Street, Curry Rivel, Langport, Somerset, TA10 0HD
Hambridge Community Primary School2.87 miles
Hambridge, Langport, Somerset, TA10 0AZ
Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary School3.37 miles
Station Road, Hatch Beauchamp, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 6SQ
St Mary and St Peter's Church of England Primary School3.51 miles
Copse Lane, Ilton, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9EX
Ashill Community Primary School4.01 miles
School Road, Ashill, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9ND
Somerset Progressive School4.04 miles
Bath House Farm, West Hatch, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5RH
Inaura School4.64 miles
Moorview House, Riverside, Burrowbridge, Bridgewater, Somerset, TA7 0RB
Shepton Beauchamp Church of England Primary School4.89 miles
Church Street, Shepton Beauchamp, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0LQ
Kingsbury Episcopi Primary School4.92 miles
Stembridge, Martock, Somerset, TA12 6BP
Huish Episcopi Primary School5.01 miles
North Street, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9RW
Neroche Primary School5.07 miles
Broadway, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9RG
Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School5.15 miles
Hyde Lane, Creech St Michael, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5QQ
Huish Episcopi Academy5.26 miles
Wincanton Road, Huish Episcopi, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9SS
Health
Clinic
Learning Disabilities6.92 miles
Future 4, Six Acres Resource Centre, Roman Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2BD
Six Acres Resource Centre6.92 miles
Roman Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2BD
Parkgate House7.25 miles
East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3EX
Community Services (Parkgate House)7.25 miles
East Reach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3EX
Lyngford House7.52 miles
Conference Centre, Selworthy Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8HD
About Health HQ7.60 miles
Telemedic House, 10 Billetfield, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3NN
Elizabeth House (Evergreen)7.83 miles
Fons George, Wilton Orchard, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3SA
Contraceptive & Sexual Health Service7.86 miles
7 The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4EA
Pyrland7.90 miles
Wellsprings Hospital Site, Cheddon Road, Taunton, TA2 7AU
Foundation House7.93 miles
Wellsprings Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7PQ
Holford7.93 miles
Wellsprings Hospital Site, Cheddon Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7AZ
Cheddon Lodge7.93 miles
Cheddon Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7AZ
Rydon7.93 miles
Wellsprings Hospital Site, Cheddon Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7AZ
Occupational Health7.93 miles
Mill Stream House, Castle Street, Taunton, TA1 4AS
Millstream House7.93 miles
Millstream Business Park, Castle Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4AS
BPAS Taunton Central 7.93 miles
Millstream House, Castle Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4AS
GP
The Health Centre2.34 miles
North Curry Health Centre, Greenway, North Curry, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 6NQ
The Surgery4.89 miles
North Street, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9RH
Church View Medical Centre4.93 miles
Broadway Road, Broadway, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9RX
The Meadows Surgery5.43 miles
Canal Way, Ilminster Medical Centre, Canal Way, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9FE
Summervale Medical Centre5.43 miles
Canal Way, Ilminster, Somerset, Somerset, TA19 9FE
Creech Medical Centre5.49 miles
Creech St Michael, Hyde Lane, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5FA
South Petherton Surgery6.58 miles
South Petherton Medical Centre, Bernard Way, South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 5EG
Warwick House Medical Centre6.63 miles
Upper Holway Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2QA
The Blackbrook Surgery6.80 miles
Blackbrook Doctors Surgery, Lisieux Way, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2LB
Crown Medical Centre6.99 miles
Crown Medical Centre, Crown Industrial Estate, Venture Way, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8QY
North Petherton Surgery7.18 miles
Mill Street, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6LX
Victoria Gate Surgery7.26 miles
Victoria Gate Surgery, East Reach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3EX
Church Street Surgery7.32 miles
Church Street, Martock, Somerset, TA12 6JL
Westonzoyland Surgery7.41 miles
4 Cheer Lane, Westonzoyland, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0EY
Lyngford Park Surgery7.53 miles
Fletcher Close, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8SQ
St James Medical Centre7.72 miles
Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1JP
Hospital
South Petherton Community Hospital6.56 miles
Bernard Way,, TA13 5EF
Musgrove Park Hospital8.46 miles
Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA
Nuffield Health, Taunton Hospital8.95 miles
Staplegrove Elm, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6AN
Chard Community Hospital8.95 miles
Crewkerne Road,, TA20 1NF
Bridgwater Community Hospital9.50 miles
Bridgwater Community Hospital, Bower Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4GU
Crewkerne Community Hospital10.18 miles
Middle Path,, TA18 8BG
Dene Barton Community Hospital 11.40 miles
Dene Road,, TA4 1DD
Wellington Community Hospital13.25 miles
Bulford,, TA21 8QQ
Yeovil District Hospital13.32 miles
Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT
Glastonbury Dental Access Centre13.64 miles
1 Wells Road, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9DD
West Mendip Community Hospital14.63 miles
Old Wells Road,, BA6 8JD
Axminster Community Hospital15.48 miles
Chard Road, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5DU
Burnham On Sea War Memorial Hospital16.54 miles
Burnham On Sea War Memorial Hospital, 6 Love Lane, Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset, TA8 1ED
Yeatman Hospital18.04 miles
Hospital Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3JU
Honiton Hospital18.35 miles
Marlpits Road, Honiton, EX14 2DE
Bridport Community Hospital19.33 miles
Hospital Lane, North Allington, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5DR
Pharmacy
Boots4.83 miles
Cheapside, Langport, TA10 9PW
Boots5.36 miles
6 East Street, Ilminster, TA19 0AJ
Minster Pharmacy5.36 miles
15 Silver Street, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0DH
Creech Pharmacy5.49 miles
Creech Medical Centre, Hyde Lane, Creech St Michael, Somerset, TA3 5FA
Sainsbury's Pharmacy6.14 miles
Riverside Retail Park, Taunton,, TA1 2LR
Boots6.31 miles
6 Market Square, South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 5BT
South Petherton Pharmacy6.56 miles
Primary Healthcentre, Bernard Way, South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 5EF
Boots6.63 miles
Upper Holway Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2QA
Lloydspharmacy6.80 miles
Blackbrook Medical Centre, Lisieux Way, Taunton, TA1 2LB
Boots6.99 miles
Crown Medical Centre, Venture Way, Taunton, TA2 8QY
Asda Pharmacy7.00 miles
Asda Superstore, Creechbarrow Road, Taunton, TA1 2AN
The Co-Operative Pharmacy7.26 miles
The Chantry, Church Street, Martock, TA12 6JL
Lloydspharmacy7.29 miles
105 Fore Street, North Petherton, Somerset, TA6 6RY
The Co-Operative Pharmacy7.60 miles
5 Priorswood Place, Priorswood Estate, Eastwick Road, TA2 7JW
Superdrug Stores7.64 miles
1-10 Paul Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3PF
Boots7.72 miles
St. James Medical Centre, St James Street, Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1JP
Leisure
Park
BURTON PYNSENT (Grade II Listed)1.88 miles
HATCH (BEAUCHAMP) COURT (Grade II Listed)3.06 miles
BARRINGTON COURT (Grade II* Listed)4.18 miles
SOMERSET LEVELS4.53 miles
BICKENHALL ORCHARD4.56 miles
BARRINGTON HILL5.01 miles
DONYATT RECREATIONAL AREA5.54 miles
EAST LAMBROOK MANOR (Grade I Listed)5.57 miles
SOUTH TAUNTON STREAMS6.46 miles
EASTFIELD, SEDGEMOOR HILL7.00 miles
CHILDREN'S WOOD/RIVERSIDE PARK7.31 miles
HESTERCOMBE (Grade I Listed)7.68 miles
SCREECH OWL7.74 miles
HINTON HOUSE (Grade II Listed)8.11 miles
CHARD RESERVOIR8.19 miles
GADDS VALLEY8.24 miles
Shop
Groceries
Londis North Curry Post Office & Stores2.42 miles
4 Queen Street, North Curry, TA3 6LD
Nisa Local2.91 miles
Taunton Rd Garage, Taunton Rd Curry Rivel, Langport, Somerset, TA10 0EP
SPAR Thornfalcon Garage4.06 miles
Spar, Thornfalcon, Somerset, TA3 5NN
Tesco Langport (Metro)4.94 miles
North Rd, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9RQ
SPAR Ilminster5.12 miles
59 Station Road, Somerset, TA19 9BG
Creech St Michael5.20 miles
Central House, Creech St Michael Taunton Somerset TA3 5DP
Co-op Ilminster5.33 miles
Ilminster, TA19 0AH
Tesco Ilminster (Superstore)5.43 miles
Shudrick Ln, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0BQ
Sainsbury's Hankridge Farm6.02 miles
Hankridge Farm, Hankridge Way, Taunton, TA1 2LR
Londis BP Taunton Deane Service Station6.20 miles
Black Brook Park Avenue, Taunton, TA1 2UH
Co-op South Petherton6.38 miles
4 St James Street, South Petherton, TA13 5BS
Tesco Taunton (Express)6.62 miles
Lisieux Way Shopping Centre, 2 Severn Dr, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2PD
Upper Holway Stores6.63 miles
63 Upper Holway Road, Taunton TA1 2QA
Moorfield Stores6.74 miles
45 Normandy Drive, Taunton Somerset TA1 2JR
SPAR Euro Garage South Petherton6.77 miles
Spar, Harp Road, Somerset, TA13 5JG
ASDA Taunton6.93 miles
Creechbarrow Road, Taunton, TA1 2AN
Transport
Airport
Bristol International Airport28.06 miles
Exeter International Airport28.35 miles
Cardiff International Airport32.63 miles
Bus Stop
Ganges Hill (W)0.13 miles
Ganges Hill (E)0.14 miles
Butchers Hill War Memorial (E)0.16 miles
The Old Forge (W)0.17 miles
Isle Brewers Road Post Office (E)0.20 miles
Isle Brewers Road Post Office (W)0.21 miles
St. Martins Close (N)0.21 miles
St. Martins Close (S)0.21 miles
Cambourne (W)0.36 miles
Greenshutters Nurseries (E)0.49 miles
Swell Turn (W)1.15 miles
Swell Turn (E)1.16 miles
Chapel Road (NE)1.44 miles
Chapel Road (SW)1.44 miles
Brook Cottage (NW)1.47 miles
Main Road Garage (SE)1.48 miles
Ferry Port
Bridgwater Ferry Terminal10.06 miles
Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour24.16 miles
Minehead Harbour27.82 miles
Clevedon Pier30.53 miles
Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal31.24 miles
Penarth Pier31.55 miles
Barrage South Waterbus Stop32.29 miles
Topsham Ferry Landing32.38 miles
Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing32.39 miles
Topsham Lock Ferry Landing32.51 miles
Barrage North Waterbus Stop32.83 miles
Turf Lock Inn Ferry Landing33.30 miles
Sovereign Quay Waterbus Stop33.30 miles
Cardiff - Britannia Quay33.32 miles
Mermaid Quay Waterbus Stop33.40 miles
The Cottage Ferry Landing33.43 miles
Railway Station
Taunton Rail Station7.82 miles
Bridgwater Rail Station9.04 miles
Crewkerne Rail Station11.03 miles
Bishop's Lydeard12.19 miles
Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station14.18 miles
Yeovil Junction Rail Station14.68 miles
Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea Rail Station14.97 miles
Axminster Rail Station15.87 miles
Thornford Rail Station16.40 miles
Yetminster Rail Station17.03 miles
Chetnole Rail Station18.05 miles
Honiton Rail Station18.27 miles
Sherborne Rail Station18.42 miles
Castle Cary Rail Station18.72 miles
Tiverton Parkway Rail Station19.80 miles
Feniton Rail Station21.68 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (TA3 6P*)
Number of Properties in Catchment465
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
AUDALIMAR, GANGES HILL
FIVEHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 6PF		£530,000
2025-06-16
detached
freehold
OAKLEIGH, STOWEY ROAD
FIVEHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 6PP		£384,000
2025-03-28
detached
freehold
CROWN COTTAGE
FIVEHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 6PQ		£265,000
2024-11-22
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2022-09-05   £275,000
Sold 2022-06-30   £275,000
Sold 2020-12-18   £235,000
7, LANGFORD CLOSE
FIVEHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 6QE		£470,000
2024-06-27
detached
freehold
GLENDALE (2), BUTCHERS HILL
FIVEHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 6PD		£950,000
2024-03-27
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2022-05-27   £280,000
Sold 2021-07-27   £250,000
9, THE GLEBE
FIVEHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 6QB		£277,000
2024-03-19
semidetached
freehold
HIGH BANK
FIVEHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 6PJ		£528,000
2024-02-29
detached
freehold
19, MILLERS ORCHARD
FIVEHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 6PN		£293,500
2023-09-15
terraced
freehold
Sold 2019-12-26   £215,000
14, MILLERS ORCHARD
FIVEHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 6PL		£310,000
2023-08-01
semidetached
freehold
ABBOTSBROOK, SILVER STREET
FIVEHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 6QA		£570,000
2023-04-03
detached
freehold
GLENDALE (1), BUTCHERS HILL
FIVEHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 6PD		£965,000
2023-02-10
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2021-03-17   £207,500
LITTLE COURT, GANGES HILL
FIVEHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 6PF		£375,000
2022-10-28
terraced
freehold
COPPICE, 2, STOWEY ROAD
FIVEHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 6PP		£357,500
2022-09-27
detached
freehold
6, ORCHARD RISE
FIVEHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 6PB		£320,000
2022-08-30
detached
freehold
10, THE GLEBE
FIVEHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 6QB		£250,000
2022-08-30
semidetached
freehold
18, GANGES CLOSE
FIVEHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 6PG		£493,000
2022-07-05
detached
freehold
MISTLETOE COTTAGE
FIVEHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 6PX		£292,500
2022-06-08
detached
freehold
MEADOW HOUSE, 15, GANGES CLOSE
FIVEHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 6PG		£575,000
2022-04-21
detached
freehold
4, ANGEL ROW
FIVEHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 6PE		£240,000
2022-04-18
terraced
freehold
LAMBERT HOUSE, STOWEY ROAD
FIVEHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 6PP		£550,000
2022-01-19
detached
freehold
MEADOW BANK, GANGES HILL
FIVEHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 6PF		£270,000
2021-12-10
terraced
freehold
LANGFORD FIVEHEAD
LOWER SWELL
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 6PH		£2,600,000
2021-10-01
detached
freehold
THE OLD FORGE
FIVEHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 6PJ		£760,000
2021-09-30
detached
freehold
CROWN INN
FIVEHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 6PQ		£246,000
2021-09-30
otherPropertyType
freehold
11, ORCHARD RISE
FIVEHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 6PB		£365,000
2021-09-22
detached
freehold
14, ORCHARD RISE
FIVEHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 6PB		£320,000
2021-09-21
semidetached
freehold
BRADING, BUTCHERS HILL
FIVEHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 6PD		£400,000
2021-08-16
detached
freehold
1, THE GLEBE
FIVEHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 6QB		£207,500
2021-07-21
terraced
freehold
SUGAR LOAF, STOWEY ROAD
FIVEHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 6PP		£285,000
2021-06-30
otherPropertyType
freehold
BRAMLEY VIEW, GANGES HILL
FIVEHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 6PF		£426,000
2021-06-25
detached
freehold
CORNERWAYS, BUTCHERS HILL
FIVEHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 6PD		£325,000
2021-06-08
detached
freehold
9, ORCHARD RISE
FIVEHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 6PB		£325,000
2021-03-22
detached
freehold
7, ORCHARD RISE
FIVEHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 6PB		£260,000
2021-01-28
detached
freehold
20, GANGES CLOSE
FIVEHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 6PG		£300,000
2021-01-15
detached
freehold
GANGES HOUSE, GANGES HILL
FIVEHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 6PF		£247,000
2020-12-21
terraced
freehold
SPINDLEWOOD, GANGES HILL
FIVEHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 6PF		£395,000
2020-12-14
detached
freehold
24, GANGES CLOSE
FIVEHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 6PG		£420,000
2020-12-03
detached
freehold
RIDGEWAY, STOWEY ROAD
FIVEHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 6PP		£890,000
2020-11-30
otherPropertyType
freehold
BEECHES, STOWEY ROAD
FIVEHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 6PP		£262,500
2020-07-17
detached
freehold
8, THE GLEBE
FIVEHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 6QB		£245,000
2020-06-26
detached
freehold
LOWER STILLBROOK COTTAGE
FIVEHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 6QH		£484,000
2020-03-27
detached
freehold
DRIFFIELD HOUSE
FIVEHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 6PX		£487,500
2019-11-11
detached
freehold
19, ORCHARD RISE
FIVEHEAD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA3 6PB		£300,000
2019-10-28
detached
freehold
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