Area Info for Wiveliscombe (Somerset)

Wiveliscombe (Somerset, UK)

Wiveliscombe is a small market town located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated within the West Somerset district and is known for its historic significance and rural charm. The town has a rich history dating back to medieval times, with evidence of its development as a market centre for the surrounding agricultural area.

History and Heritage

Historically, Wiveliscombe was an important centre for wool and cloth production during the medieval period. The town's name is believed to derive from Old English, meaning "Wifel's valley". Over the centuries, it has maintained its market town status, with regular markets and fairs contributing to its local economy. The town features several historic buildings, including the parish church of St Peter and St Paul, which dates back to the 15th century.

Geography and Location

Wiveliscombe is located in a scenic part of Somerset, surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. It is approximately 15 miles west of Taunton and about 20 miles south of Barnstaple. The town is accessible via local roads and is close to the Quantock Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it popular for outdoor activities and walking.

Community and Amenities

The town has a vibrant community with various local amenities, including shops, pubs, schools, and community centres. Wiveliscombe hosts regular events and markets that celebrate its local produce and crafts. The town also has sports clubs and recreational facilities, fostering a strong sense of community among residents.

Economy and Development

Traditionally, Wiveliscombe's economy was based on agriculture and small-scale manufacturing. In recent years, there has been a focus on tourism, local arts, and crafts. The town continues to develop while maintaining its historic character, attracting visitors interested in exploring rural Somerset.
Education
School
Wiveliscombe Primary School0.00 miles
North Street, Wiveliscombe, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 2LA
Kingsmead Academy0.41 miles
Wiveliscombe, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 2NE
Milverton Community Primary School2.82 miles
Sand Street, Milverton, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1JP
Langford Budville Church of England Primary School3.69 miles
Langford Budville School, Langford Budville, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 0RD
Lydeard St Lawrence Community Primary School4.00 miles
Lydeard St Lawrence, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 3SF
Stawley Primary School4.39 miles
Appley Cross, Ashbrittle, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 0HH
Oake, Bradford and Nynehead VC Primary4.85 miles
Oake, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1AZ
Cotford St Luke Primary School5.48 miles
Bethell Mead, Cotford St Luke, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1HZ
Rockwell Green Church of England Primary School5.51 miles
Brooklands Road, Rockwell Green, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9DJ
Bishops Lydeard Church of England Primary School5.62 miles
Mount Street, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 3AN
Beech Grove Primary School5.74 miles
Courtland Road, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8NE
Court Fields School5.80 miles
Mantle Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8SW
Stogumber CofE Primary School5.82 miles
Station Road, Stogumber, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 3TQ
Webber's Church of England Primary School5.82 miles
Holcombe Rogus, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 0PE
St John's Church of England Primary School5.92 miles
Priory, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9EJ
Wellington School6.12 miles
South Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8NT
Health
Clinic
Dene Barton Community Unit5.70 miles
Dene Road,, Cotford St. Luke, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1DE
The Lodge (Evergreen)5.75 miles
Lodge Close, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8JN
Wellington Medical Centre5.91 miles
Mantle Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8BD
Taunton Deane Cmht For Older People8.35 miles
2 Marco Polo House, Unit 7, Bindon Business Park, Cook Way, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6BJ
Caldat - Learning Disabilities & Autism Child Development Centre8.75 miles
Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA
Taunton8.75 miles
Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA
BPAS Taunton8.75 miles
Musgrove Park, Parkfield Drive, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA
Community Services (Parkfield Drive)8.80 miles
48 Parkfield Drive, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5BU
Occupational Health9.23 miles
Mill Stream House, Castle Street, Taunton, TA1 4AS
Millstream House9.23 miles
Millstream Business Park, Castle Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4AS
BPAS Taunton Central 9.23 miles
Millstream House, Castle Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4AS
Foundation House9.26 miles
Wellsprings Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7PQ
Holford9.26 miles
Wellsprings Hospital Site, Cheddon Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7AZ
Cheddon Lodge9.26 miles
Cheddon Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7AZ
Rydon9.26 miles
Wellsprings Hospital Site, Cheddon Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7AZ
Pyrland9.30 miles
Wellsprings Hospital Site, Cheddon Road, Taunton, TA2 7AU
GP
Lister House Surgery0.20 miles
Croft Way, Wiveliscombe, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 2BF
The Surgery3.03 miles
Creedwell Orchard, Milverton, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1JZ
Quantock Vale Surgery5.62 miles
Quantock Vale Surgery, Mount Street, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 3LH
Wellington Medical Centre 5.90 miles
Wellington Medical Centre, Mantle Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8BD
Luson Surgery5.91 miles
Luson Surgery, 41 Fore Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8AG
Orchard Medical Centre7.30 miles
Norton Mills, Morse Road, Norton Fitzwarren, TA2 6DG
Brendon Hills Surgery7.73 miles
Torre, Washford, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0LA
West Somerset Healthcare8.10 miles
Robert Street, Williton, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4QE
BAMPTON SURGERY8.43 miles
Barnhay, Bampton, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 9NB
College Way Surgery8.82 miles
Comeytrowe Centre, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4TY
French Weir Health Centre8.93 miles
French Weir Avenue, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1NW
Sampford Peverell Surgery (College Surgery Partnership)9.03 miles
29 Lower Town, Sampford Peverell, Devon, EX16 7BJ
St James Medical Centre9.42 miles
Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1JP
Watchet Surgery9.50 miles
55 Swain Street, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0AG
Uffculme Surgery (College Surgery Partnership)9.65 miles
Commercial Road, Uffculme, Devon, EX15 3EB
Lyngford Park Surgery9.73 miles
Fletcher Close, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8SQ
Hospital
Dene Barton Community Hospital 5.77 miles
Dene Road,, TA4 1DD
Wellington Community Hospital6.00 miles
Bulford,, TA21 8QQ
Nuffield Health, Taunton Hospital8.20 miles
Staplegrove Elm, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6AN
Williton Community Hospital8.23 miles
North Road,, TA4 4RA
Musgrove Park Hospital8.75 miles
Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA
Tiverton and District Hospital12.11 miles
Kennedy Way, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6NT
Minehead Community Hospital12.47 miles
Luttrell Way,, TA24 6DF
Bridgwater Community Hospital16.23 miles
Bridgwater Community Hospital, Bower Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4GU
Honiton Hospital18.10 miles
Marlpits Road, Honiton, EX14 2DE
Burnham On Sea War Memorial Hospital19.36 miles
Burnham On Sea War Memorial Hospital, 6 Love Lane, Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset, TA8 1ED
Chard Community Hospital19.62 miles
Crewkerne Road,, TA20 1NF
Ottery St Mary Hospital20.34 miles
Keegan Close, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1DN
Axminster Community Hospital22.71 miles
Chard Road, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5DU
Exeter Community Hospital22.86 miles
Hospital Lane, Whipton, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3RB
South Molton Hospital22.87 miles
Widgery Drive, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4DP
South Petherton Community Hospital23.31 miles
Bernard Way,, TA13 5EF
Pharmacy
Day Lewis Pharmacy0.15 miles
1 The Square, Wiveliscombe, Taunton, TA4 2JT
Lydeard Care Ltd5.62 miles
The Surgery, Mount Street, Bishops Lydeard, TA4 3LH
Superdrug Pharmacy5.91 miles
5 Fore Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8AA
Lloydspharmacy5.91 miles
Luson Surgery, Fore Street, Wellington, TA21 8AG
Boots5.91 miles
New Medical Centre, Off Mantle Sreet, Wellington, TA21 8BD
Boots5.92 miles
6 High Street, Wellington, TA21 8RA
Boots7.33 miles
1 Coopers Mill, Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton, TA2 6NX
Lloydspharmacy8.10 miles
Williton Surgery, Robert Street, Williton, Taunton, TA4 4QE
Staplegrove Pharmacy8.17 miles
Unit 1 Livingstone Way, Staplegrove, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6BD
Bampton Pharmacy8.34 miles
22 Fore Street, Bampton, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 9ND
The Co-Operative Pharmacy8.85 miles
2 The Comeytrowe Centre, Pitts Close,Galmington, Taunton, TA1 4TN
Boots8.93 miles
French Weir Health Centre, French Weir Avenue, Taunton, TA1 1NW
Morrisons Pharmacy9.39 miles
Dellars Wharf, Priory Bridge Road, Taunton, TA1 1DX
Boots9.40 miles
64-65 High Street, Taunton, TA1 3PT
Boots9.42 miles
St. James Medical Centre, St James Street, Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1JP
Preddy J and Co Ltd9.51 miles
Quantock Pharmacy, 11 Swain Street, Watchet, TA23 0AB
Leisure
Park
HURSTONE2.48 miles
ASH PRIORS COMMON4.58 miles
NYNEHEAD COURT (Grade II* Listed)5.01 miles
WELLINGTON BASINS5.52 miles
WELLINGTON PARK (Grade II* Listed)5.68 miles
NETTLECOMBE COURT (Grade II Listed)6.09 miles
SWAINS LANE6.20 miles
COTHELSTONE MANOR (Grade II Listed)6.76 miles
CROWCOMBE COURT (Grade II Listed)6.95 miles
NORTON HILLFORT7.32 miles
NETHERCLAY8.02 miles
QUANTOCK HILLS8.21 miles
SILK MILLS8.27 miles
FRIEZE HILL8.52 miles
WEIRFIELD PARK8.82 miles
ST AUDRIES (HOUSE) (Grade II Listed)9.25 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Taunton0.16 miles
Wiveliscombe, TA4 2JT
Nisa The Milverton Stores2.89 miles
3 Sand Street, Milverton , Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1JN
Co-op Taunton5.54 miles
Cotford St Luke, TA4 1HX
Co-op Taunton5.60 miles
Bishops Lydeard, TA4 3AT
Brocks At Rockwell Green5.74 miles
106-108 Rockwell Green, Wellington Somerset TA21 9BU
ASDA Wellington5.79 miles
Longforth Road, Wellington, TA21 8RQ
Nisa Local5.79 miles
St Johns Service Station, Longforth Rd, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8RQ
Co-op Wellington5.92 miles
Fore Street, Wellington, TA21 8AQ
Brocks at Beech Hill6.25 miles
67 Beech Hill, Wellington Somerset TA21 8ER
Londis Piccadilly Service Station6.33 miles
A38 Chelston, Somerset, TA21 9HY
Budgens Wellington6.49 miles
Westpark 26, Chelston, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9AD
Costcutter Taunton6.97 miles
Rm Norton Manor, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6PF
SPAR Williton8.07 miles
Spar, 2 Fore Street, Somerset, TA4 4PX
Co-op Taunton8.10 miles
Williton, TA4 4PX
Staplegrove Post Office & Stores8.20 miles
Manor Road, Staplegrove, Somerset TA2 6AN
Costcutter Bampton8.31 miles
39 Brook Street, Bampton, Devon, EX16 9LU
Transport
Airport
Exeter International Airport21.99 miles
Cardiff International Airport24.50 miles
Bristol International Airport35.25 miles
Bus Stop
Northgate (S)0.11 miles
Plain Pond (N)0.11 miles
The Square (S)0.14 miles
The Square (NW)0.15 miles
The Square (SE)0.16 miles
Car Park (E)0.17 miles
Car Park (W)0.18 miles
St Andrews Church (W)0.29 miles
St Andrews Church (E)0.30 miles
Kingsmead School (S)0.36 miles
Taunton Road Roundabout (E)0.38 miles
Taunton Road Roundabout (W)0.38 miles
Langley Corner (E)0.54 miles
Three Horseshoes (W)0.77 miles
Three Horseshoes (E)0.77 miles
North Rodden Farm (NE)1.25 miles
Ferry Port
Minehead Harbour13.57 miles
Bridgwater Ferry Terminal15.57 miles
Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal24.62 miles
Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour25.46 miles
Topsham Ferry Landing25.80 miles
Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing25.89 miles
Topsham Lock Ferry Landing25.91 miles
Turf Lock Inn Ferry Landing27.13 miles
Penarth Pier27.76 miles
Barrage South Waterbus Stop28.46 miles
Barrage North Waterbus Stop29.13 miles
Starcross Ferry Landing29.39 miles
Channel View Waterbus Stop29.48 miles
Sovereign Quay Waterbus Stop29.52 miles
Mermaid Quay Waterbus Stop29.65 miles
Clarence Embankment Waterbus Stop29.66 miles
Railway Station
Bishop's Lydeard5.27 miles
Tiverton Parkway Rail Station8.99 miles
Taunton Rail Station9.32 miles
Bridgwater Rail Station15.21 miles
Feniton Rail Station17.83 miles
Honiton Rail Station17.99 miles
Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea Rail Station19.11 miles
Whimple Rail Station19.16 miles
Cranbrook Rail Station20.83 miles
Newton St Cyres Rail Station21.89 miles
Pinhoe Rail Station22.22 miles
Axminster Rail Station22.74 miles
Polsloe Bridge Rail Station23.11 miles
Crediton Rail Station23.11 miles
St James Park (Devon) Rail Station23.44 miles
Rhoose Rail Station23.74 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (TA4 2L*)
Number of Properties in Catchment376
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
2, THE BARTON
HUISH CHAMPFLOWER
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 2HP		£310,000
2025-01-08
terraced
freehold
Sold 2008-07-25   £270,750
WATERCOMBE HOUSE
HUISH CHAMPFLOWER
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 2EE		£740,000
2024-01-04
detached
freehold
Sold 2017-08-22   £525,000
Sold 2007-12-19   £597,500
Sold 2006-05-24   £327,000
THE POST HOUSE
HUISH CHAMPFLOWER
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 2EX		£485,000
2023-05-04
detached
freehold
ORCHARD END
HUISH CHAMPFLOWER
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 2EY		£512,400
2022-09-22
detached
freehold
Sold 2013-07-31   £350,000
Sold 2005-05-09   £340,000
THE CHESTNUTS
HUISH CHAMPFLOWER
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 2EX		£500,000
2022-06-01
detached
freehold
GAUTH HOUSE
HUISH CHAMPFLOWER
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 2EY		£1,040,000
2021-09-02
detached
freehold
Sold 2004-09-10   £300,000
ROBIN HILL
HUISH CHAMPFLOWER
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 2EY		£490,000
2021-07-27
detached
freehold
Sold 2006-05-30   £360,000
MEADOW VIEW
CLATWORTHY
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 2EQ		£340,000
2021-06-23
detached
freehold
Sold 2017-07-27   £305,000
CHURCH COTTAGE
HUISH CHAMPFLOWER
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 2EY		£365,000
2021-04-08
detached
freehold
Sold 2016-05-20   £210,000
THE OLD RECTORY
HUISH CHAMPFLOWER
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 2EF		£1,100,000
2021-03-05
detached
freehold
Sold 2013-02-07   £845,000
Sold 2004-10-08   £695,000
Sold 2003-09-19   £480,000
ROCK COTTAGE
CLATWORTHY
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 2EQ		£599,950
2021-02-05
detached
freehold
Sold 2005-10-14   £430,000
THE OLD PARSONAGE FARM
HUISH CHAMPFLOWER
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 2EW		£675,000
2020-12-04
otherPropertyType
freehold
THE ARK
HUISH CHAMPFLOWER
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 2EF		£555,000
2020-09-22
detached
freehold
2, LONGMEAD
HUISH CHAMPFLOWER
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 2EA		£172,500
2020-02-05
detached
freehold
4, THE BARTON
HUISH CHAMPFLOWER
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 2HP		£268,000
2019-08-02
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2011-01-07   £220,000
Sold 2007-06-08   £134,400
Sold 2003-06-30   £172,500
LONGBOURN
HUISH CHAMPFLOWER
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 2EX		£408,000
2018-01-19
detached
freehold
THE OLD POST OFFICE
HUISH CHAMPFLOWER
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 2EY		£329,000
2017-06-26
detached
freehold
Sold 2015-08-17   £345,000
Sold 2012-03-16   £260,000
ASHTON
HUISH CHAMPFLOWER
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 2EY		£260,000
2017-01-04
detached
freehold
THE OLD BARN
CLATWORTHY
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 2EQ		£588,000
2015-05-20
detached
freehold
Sold 2008-12-08   £500,000
RECTORY COTTAGE
HUISH CHAMPFLOWER
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 2EW		£445,000
2014-12-11
detached
freehold
CHESTNUT
HUISH CHAMPFLOWER
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 2EX		£272,000
2014-11-28
detached
freehold
3, LONGMEAD
HUISH CHAMPFLOWER
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 2EA		£184,000
2012-07-11
semidetached
freehold
LOWER WESTCOTT
HUISH CHAMPFLOWER
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 2BX		£340,000
2011-12-16
detached
freehold
Sold 2003-07-11   £225,000
5, LONGMEAD
HUISH CHAMPFLOWER
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 2EA		£182,500
2009-11-03
semidetached
freehold
FIELD HOUSE
HUISH CHAMPFLOWER
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 2EY		£375,000
2008-10-21
detached
freehold
OLD SCHOOL
HUISH CHAMPFLOWER
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 2BX		£450,000
2007-06-01
detached
freehold
APPLEHAYES
HUISH CHAMPFLOWER
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 2EX		£280,000
2006-10-27
detached
freehold
THE ORCHARDS
HUISH CHAMPFLOWER
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 2EX		£350,000
2006-10-16
detached
freehold
1, LONGMEAD
HUISH CHAMPFLOWER
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA4 2EA		£180,000
2004-05-06
semidetached
freehold
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