Area Info for Whitestaunton (Somerset)

Whitestaunton, Somerset, UK

Whitestaunton is a small rural village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated within the South Somerset district, known for its picturesque countryside and historic charm.

Location and Geography

The village lies approximately 5 miles south of Taunton, the county town of Somerset. It is characterised by its scenic landscape, including rolling fields, traditional farmsteads, and woodland areas. The area is typical of the South West England rural environment.

History and Heritage

Whitestaunton has a history that dates back several centuries, with its origins linked to agricultural communities. The village features traditional architecture, including historic farmhouses and cottages. The local church and other historic buildings contribute to its heritage significance.

Community and Amenities

As a small village, Whitestaunton has a limited range of amenities. It is primarily a residential and farming community, with residents often relying on nearby towns for services such as shops, schools, and healthcare facilities. The village may host local events and gatherings that foster community spirit.

Transport and Accessibility

Transport links are primarily via local roads connecting to larger towns and villages. Public transport options may be limited, making private vehicles the main mode of travel for residents and visitors.

Natural Environment and Attractions

The surrounding natural environment offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and exploring the countryside. The area is appreciated for its tranquillity and scenic beauty, making it a peaceful place to visit or reside.
Education
School
Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School1.76 miles
Buckland St Mary, Chard, Somerset, TA20 3SJ
Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School2.66 miles
Combe St Nicholas, Chard, Somerset, TA20 3NG
3 Dimensions3.40 miles
Chardleigh House, Chardleigh Green, Wadeford, Chard, Somerset, TA20 3AJ
Upottery Primary School3.84 miles
Upottery, Honiton, Devon, EX14 9QT
Stockland Church of England Primary Academy3.89 miles
Stockland, Honiton, Devon, EX14 9EF
The Redstart Primary School3.95 miles
Redstart Road, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1SD
Holyrood Academy3.97 miles
Zembard Lane, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1JL
Manor Court Community Primary School4.09 miles
Duck Lane, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2ES
Chard School4.19 miles
Monmouth House, Fore Street, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1QA
Churchstanton Primary School4.44 miles
Churchstanton, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 7RL
Avishayes Community Primary School4.63 miles
Fairway Rise, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1NS
Membury Primary Academy4.83 miles
Membury, Axminster, Devon, EX13 7AF
Neroche Primary School4.87 miles
Broadway, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9RG
St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy5.16 miles
Chardstock, Axminster, Devon, EX13 7BJ
Tatworth Primary School5.36 miles
School Lane, Tatworth, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2RX
Ashill Community Primary School5.63 miles
School Road, Ashill, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9ND
Health
Clinic
Chard Dental Access Centre4.24 miles
21 Leach Road, Chard Business Park, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1FA
Somerset Primary Healthcare4.24 miles
Lentells Limited, 17-18 Leach Road, Chard Business Park, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1FA
Bracken House (Community & Choose & Book)4.56 miles
Crewkerne Rd, Crewkerne Road, Crewkerne, TA20 1YA
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Axminster7.92 miles
The Guildhall, West Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5NX
Elizabeth House (Evergreen)8.40 miles
Fons George, Wilton Orchard, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3SA
About Health HQ8.67 miles
Telemedic House, 10 Billetfield, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3NN
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Honiton8.68 miles
121 High Street, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1LS
Contraceptive & Sexual Health Service8.76 miles
7 The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4EA
Parkgate House8.80 miles
East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3EX
Community Services (Parkgate House)8.80 miles
East Reach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3EX
Caldat - Learning Disabilities & Autism Child Development Centre8.85 miles
Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA
Taunton8.85 miles
Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA
BPAS Taunton8.85 miles
Musgrove Park, Parkfield Drive, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA
Community Services (Parkfield Drive)8.85 miles
48 Parkfield Drive, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5BU
Occupational Health8.88 miles
Mill Stream House, Castle Street, Taunton, TA1 4AS
Millstream House8.88 miles
Millstream Business Park, Castle Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4AS
GP
Churchinford3.20 miles
Fairfield Green, Churchinford, Somerset, TA3 7RR
Springmead Surgery4.01 miles
Summerfields Road, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2EW
Tawstock Medical Centre4.16 miles
St Mary`s Crescent, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2DZ
Essex House Medical Centre4.19 miles
59 Fore Street, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1QA
Church View Medical Centre5.09 miles
Broadway Road, Broadway, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9RX
Summervale Medical Centre6.21 miles
Canal Way, Ilminster, Somerset, Somerset, TA19 9FE
The Meadows Surgery6.28 miles
Canal Way, Ilminster Medical Centre, Canal Way, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9FE
Hemyock7.81 miles
The Surgery, Station Road, Hemyock, Devon, Devon, EX15 3SF
Dunkeswell7.83 miles
Culme Way, Dunkeswell, Devon, EX14 4JP
Axminster Medical Practice7.96 miles
St Thomas Court, Church Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AG
Warwick House Medical Centre8.07 miles
Upper Holway Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2QA
College Way Surgery8.43 miles
Comeytrowe Centre, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4TY
The Blackbrook Surgery8.66 miles
Blackbrook Doctors Surgery, Lisieux Way, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2LB
Victoria Gate Surgery8.85 miles
Victoria Gate Surgery, East Reach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3EX
Honiton Surgery8.88 miles
Honiton Surgery (Ward partnership), Marlpits Lane, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2NY
The Surgery. Marlpits Road. Honiton8.88 miles
The Surgery (Seamark Practice), Marlpits Road, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2NY
Hospital
Chard Community Hospital4.54 miles
Crewkerne Road,, TA20 1NF
Axminster Community Hospital7.81 miles
Chard Road, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5DU
Honiton Hospital8.82 miles
Marlpits Road, Honiton, EX14 2DE
Musgrove Park Hospital8.85 miles
Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA
Wellington Community Hospital9.62 miles
Bulford,, TA21 8QQ
Nuffield Health, Taunton Hospital10.12 miles
Staplegrove Elm, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6AN
Crewkerne Community Hospital11.16 miles
Middle Path,, TA18 8BG
Dene Barton Community Hospital 11.58 miles
Dene Road,, TA4 1DD
South Petherton Community Hospital11.86 miles
Bernard Way,, TA13 5EF
Seaton Hospital12.40 miles
Valley View Road, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2UU
Ottery St Mary Hospital14.24 miles
Keegan Close, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1DN
Bridport Community Hospital16.11 miles
Hospital Lane, North Allington, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5DR
Greenfields Day Hospital16.11 miles
Hospital Lane, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5DR
Sidmouth Hospital16.58 miles
All Saints Road, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 8EN
Bridgwater Community Hospital17.43 miles
Bridgwater Community Hospital, Bower Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4GU
Yeovil District Hospital18.66 miles
Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT
Pharmacy
Boots4.04 miles
5 Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1PH
Lloydspharmacy4.09 miles
Unit 1 Stringfellows Gall, Holyrood Street, Chard, TA20 2AJ
Lloydspharmacy4.19 miles
59 Fore Street, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1QA
Minster Pharmacy6.66 miles
15 Silver Street, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0DH
Boots6.75 miles
6 East Street, Ilminster, TA19 0AJ
Ac Coates Appliance Pharmacy7.38 miles
2 Greenpark Avenue, Exeter, Devon, EX13 3PJ
Boots7.88 miles
Trinity Square, Axminster, EX13 5AP
Morton's Pharmacy7.89 miles
Trinity Square, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AN
Boots8.07 miles
Upper Holway Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2QA
The Co-Operative Pharmacy8.43 miles
2 The Comeytrowe Centre, Pitts Close,Galmington, Taunton, TA1 4TN
Boots8.63 miles
70 High Street, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1PD
Lloydspharmacy8.66 miles
Blackbrook Medical Centre, Lisieux Way, Taunton, TA1 2LB
Boots8.70 miles
123 High Street, Honiton, EX14 1HR
Superdrug Stores8.71 miles
1-10 Paul Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3PF
Boots8.76 miles
64-65 High Street, Taunton, TA1 3PT
Lloydspharmacy8.88 miles
The Honiton Group Surgery, Marlpits Road, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2NY
Leisure
Park
OTTERHEAD LAKES2.93 miles
BLACKDOWN HILLS3.47 miles
BARRINGTON HILL4.56 miles
CHARD RESERVOIR4.92 miles
DONYATT RECREATIONAL AREA5.14 miles
BICKENHALL ORCHARD5.22 miles
POUNDISFORD PARK (Grade II Listed)6.54 miles
FORDE ABBEY (Grade II* Listed)7.08 miles
HATCH (BEAUCHAMP) COURT (Grade II Listed)7.13 miles
CRICKET HOUSE (Grade II* Listed)7.24 miles
SOUTH TAUNTON STREAMS8.58 miles
CHILDREN'S WOOD/RIVERSIDE PARK9.25 miles
WEIRFIELD PARK9.31 miles
WAYFORD MANOR (Grade II Listed)9.34 miles
HINTON HOUSE (Grade II Listed)9.46 miles
SWAINS LANE9.54 miles
Shop
Groceries
Londis The Village Shop2.60 miles
Vicarage Hill, Combe St Nicholas, TA20 3LR
Sainsbury's Chard4.04 miles
Holyrood Street, Chard, TA20 2AJ
Lidl Chard4.09 miles
Boden Street, Chard, TA20 2AX
Co-op Chard4.11 miles
Chard, TA20 1PT
Tesco Chard (Superstore)4.48 miles
Tapstone Rd, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2LW
SPAR Ilminster6.34 miles
59 Station Road, Somerset, TA19 9BG
Tesco Ilminster (Superstore)6.73 miles
Shudrick Ln, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0BQ
Co-op Ilminster6.73 miles
Ilminster, TA19 0AH
SPAR Thornfalcon Garage7.69 miles
Spar, Thornfalcon, Somerset, TA3 5NN
SPAR Hemyock7.79 miles
Station Road, Devon, EX15 3SE
Londis Kilmington Cross Services Ltd7.80 miles
Kilmington, Axminster, EX13 7RB
Highfield Stores7.83 miles
unit 5 Culme Way, Dunkeswell Honiton Devon EX14 4JP
Tesco Axminster (Superstore)7.84 miles
Shand Park, West St, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5NG
Co-op Axminster7.97 miles
South Street, Axminster, EX13 5AD
Co-op Axminster7.98 miles
Axminster, EX13 5PA
Upper Holway Stores8.08 miles
63 Upper Holway Road, Taunton TA1 2QA
Transport
Airport
Exeter International Airport19.17 miles
Cardiff International Airport37.18 miles
Bristol International Airport37.33 miles
Bus Stop
Flintlock Inn (NE)0.34 miles
Howley Tavern (E)0.78 miles
Brook Cottages (W)1.25 miles
Brook Cottages (E)1.25 miles
The Church (W)1.31 miles
Manor Lodge (E)1.31 miles
Post Office (NW)1.37 miles
Post Office (SE)1.37 miles
Pillar Box Cottage (NE)1.39 miles
Pillar Box Cottage (SW)1.39 miles
The Crossroads (NW)1.45 miles
Brookfield (SE)1.46 miles
Stopgate Cross (SW)1.53 miles
Stopgate Cross (NE)1.58 miles
Buckland (N)1.66 miles
Buckland (S)1.67 miles
Ferry Port
Bridgwater Ferry Terminal17.62 miles
Topsham Ferry Landing23.09 miles
Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing23.09 miles
Topsham Lock Ferry Landing23.22 miles
Turf Lock Inn Ferry Landing23.93 miles
Exmouth Ferry Landing24.91 miles
Starcross Ferry Landing25.03 miles
Minehead Harbour28.79 miles
Teignmouth Ferry Landing31.01 miles
Shaldon Teignmouth Ferry Landing31.22 miles
Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour31.90 miles
Weymouth Ferry Terminal32.87 miles
Torquay - North Quay36.27 miles
Torquay Harbour Boarding Pontoon36.30 miles
Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal36.42 miles
Penarth Pier37.89 miles
Railway Station
Axminster Rail Station8.00 miles
Honiton Rail Station8.74 miles
Taunton Rail Station9.39 miles
Crewkerne Rail Station12.04 miles
Feniton Rail Station12.43 miles
Bishop's Lydeard12.86 miles
Tiverton Parkway Rail Station13.47 miles
Whimple Rail Station15.64 miles
Bridgwater Rail Station16.59 miles
Cranbrook Rail Station18.75 miles
Yeovil Junction Rail Station19.35 miles
Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station19.52 miles
Thornford Rail Station20.72 miles
Yetminster Rail Station20.91 miles
Chetnole Rail Station21.02 miles
Pinhoe Rail Station21.02 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (TA20 3DT)
Number of Properties in Catchment10
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)2
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
THE COACH HOUSE
BISHOPSWOOD
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 3RS		£250,000
2024-10-17
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2015-08-04   £185,000
THE OLD VICARAGE
BISHOPSWOOD
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 3RS		£800,000
2024-10-17
detached
freehold
Sold 2015-08-04   £500,000
MELITA
BISHOPSWOOD
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 3RS		£490,000
2024-09-20
detached
freehold
BEECH HOUSE
BISHOPSWOOD
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 3RS		£650,000
2024-01-19
detached
freehold
Sold 2020-08-25   £500,000
THE MILL LEAT
BISHOPSWOOD
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 3RS		£1,250,000
2022-05-17
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2012-01-04   £465,000
FLOSSY BROOK
BISHOPSWOOD
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 3RS		£845,000
2022-05-10
otherPropertyType
freehold
DOWNFIELD
BISHOPSWOOD
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 3RS		£680,000
2021-09-09
detached
freehold
Sold 2013-05-24   £365,000
TOLLERS FARM
MARSH
HONITON
DEVON
EX14 9AH		£600,000
2021-03-18
detached
freehold
GREYSTONES
BISHOPSWOOD
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 3RS		£560,000
2021-02-15
detached
freehold
LITTLE TOLLERS
MARSH
HONITON
DEVON
EX14 9AH		£9,105
2020-07-20
otherPropertyType
freehold
OAKLANDS LODGE
BISHOPSWOOD
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 3RS		£414,100
2020-01-10
detached
freehold
SOUTHCROFT
WHITESTAUNTON
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 3DT		£325,000
2019-12-06
detached
freehold
VALLEY VIEW
BISHOPSWOOD
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 3RS		£369,000
2019-11-18
detached
freehold
Sold 2013-06-13   £290,000
CLEEVE HOUSE
BISHOPSWOOD
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 3RS		£354,000
2019-11-08
detached
freehold
HORIZON
BISHOPSWOOD
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 3RU		£350,000
2019-11-07
detached
freehold
COBURNS FARM
BISHOPSWOOD
CHARD
DEVON
TA20 3RY		£735,000
2019-10-24
otherPropertyType
freehold
WILLOW COTTAGE
BISHOPSWOOD
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 3RS		£260,000
2019-10-04
terraced
freehold
LITTLE COPSE
BISHOPSWOOD
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 3RS		£350,000
2019-08-15
detached
freehold
THE FORGE
BISHOPSWOOD
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 3SD		£305,000
2019-06-10
detached
freehold
YONDER MARSH FARM
MARSH
HONITON
DEVON
EX14 9AH		£565,000
2019-02-14
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2017-10-06   £559,000
UNDERDOWN COTTAGE
BISHOPSWOOD
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 3RS		£455,000
2017-11-24
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2012-06-25   £359,950
NEWHAVEN FARM
WHITESTAUNTON
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 3DT		£348,500
2016-10-28
otherPropertyType
freehold
CANDLELIGHT INN
BISHOPSWOOD
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 3RS		£475,000
2016-10-18
otherPropertyType
freehold
SHORTHAYNE FARM
BISHOPSWOOD
CHARD
DEVON
TA20 3RY		£795,000
2016-08-30
otherPropertyType
freehold
THE OLD MISSION HOUSE
BISHOPSWOOD
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 3RS		£382,000
2015-08-27
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2011-10-05   £280,000
HILL MEADOW VIEW
BISHOPSWOOD
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 3RS		£290,000
2015-03-20
detached
freehold
THE FIRS
BISHOPSWOOD
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 3RU		£350,000
2014-07-31
detached
freehold
THE YEWS
BISHOPSWOOD
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 3RU		£489,000
2014-06-26
detached
freehold
NORTHLEA
BISHOPSWOOD
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 3RS		£280,000
2014-01-29
detached
freehold
Sold 2006-11-30   £275,000
THE POPLARS
BISHOPSWOOD
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 3RS		£304,000
2013-07-05
detached
freehold
LAPSWATER
MARSH
HONITON
DEVON
EX14 9AL		£300,000
2013-04-05
detached
freehold
ABBEYFEALE
BISHOPSWOOD
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 3RS		£290,000
2013-01-21
detached
freehold
SUNNYWAYS
BISHOPSWOOD
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 3RS		£112,500
2012-08-03
detached
freehold
TWISTY WILLOWS
BISHOPSWOOD
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 3RS		£288,000
2011-09-05
detached
freehold
FAIRMONT
BISHOPSWOOD
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 3RS		£525,000
2010-10-29
detached
freehold
Sold 2009-07-10   £300,000
ROCK COTTAGE
BISHOPSWOOD
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 3RS		£235,000
2010-07-22
detached
freehold
HILLVIEW
BISHOPSWOOD
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 3RS		£200,000
2007-11-27
detached
freehold
GREEN PASTURES
BISHOPSWOOD
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 3RS		£460,000
2007-08-17
detached
freehold
COBBLERS
BISHOPSWOOD
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 3RS		£175,000
2006-07-20
semidetached
freehold
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