Roughmoor Close
Somerset, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
Weak across environment (35), safety (40), or school access (70). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Roughmoor Close is located in Somerset, near Taunton. Crime is around average for the area, with 164 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is shoplifting. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Richmond Road) is 255m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 9% within its district.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Roughmoor Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Taunton Pool 694m · 9 min walk
- The Pilates Studio 821m · 10 min walk
- No Man's Land 957m · 12 min walk
- Taunton Vale Sports Club 1167m · 15 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Hurley Clinic 681m · 8 min walk
- The Foot & Gait Clinic 825m · 10 min walk
- Musgrove Park Hospital 1140m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- French Weir 525m · 7 min walk
- Greenway Park 649m · 8 min walk
- Goodland Gardens 965m · 12 min walk
- Wilton Lands 1495m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- The Castle School 519m · 6 min walk
- North Town Academy 626m · 8 min walk
- Staplegrove Church School 1075m · 13 min walk
- Parkfield Primary School 1179m · 15 min walk
- Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton 1751m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Palmerston Road — Somerset51
- Disraeli Place — Somerset51
- Ashleigh Gardens — Somerset54
- Roseberry Terrace — Somerset54
- Richmond Green — Somerset54
Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.