Lower Somerton

Somerset

- Somerset
TA117AB

Location Details

Address:Lower Somerton
Coordinates:-2.72555 : 51.05166
Grid reference:ST492282
Elevation:26m (40258th in the UK)
Local council:Somerset
Crime rate:Low (9)

Solar Information

Located in the south, Lower Somerton receives some of the highest solar irradiation in the country. Typically, the further south you go, the better the generation—making this an ideal location to invest in panels.

Sunrise:
Sunset:
Sun angle:
Solar panel tilt (summer):22.4°
Solar panel tilt (winter):74.9°

How good are solar panels in Lower Somerton

Site Potential:
Assumed System:14 Panels (5.7kW) + 10kWh Battery
Estimated Generation:5,962 kWh / year
Bill Savings (3,825 kWh used):£1,033 / year
Grid Export (2,137 kWh sold):£321 / year
Total Annual Benefit:£1,353 / year
Estimated Payback:5.9 Years

*Financial estimates are for illustrative purposes. Assumes a fully installed system cost of £7,995, a modern household usage of 4,500 kWh/year, an average import tariff of 27p/kWh, and a Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) rate of 15p/kWh.

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Crime Statistics

Address:Lower Somerton
Lat:51.05166
Lng:-2.72555
Police:Avon and Somerset Constabulary
Neighbourhood:South Somerset 003C
Recent crimes:
  • Public order Public order 1
  • Burglary Burglary 1
  • Drugs Drugs 1
  • Violence and sexual offences Violence and sexual offences 6
Total crimes:9

Nearby Schools

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School nameDistance (miles)
16 plus
Strode College Calc_Distance 51.05166 - 51.13 - -2.72555 - -2.732745.4
Pupil age range16 - 99
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils
Boys / Girls(/)
Websitehttp://www.strode-college.ac.uk
Not applicable
Millfield School Calc_Distance 51.05166 - 51.1225 - -2.72555 - -2.726794.9
Pupil age range12 - 19
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils1277
Boys / Girls(727/550)
Websitewww.millfieldschool.com
Avalon School Calc_Distance 51.05166 - 51.1156 - -2.72555 - -2.747034.5
Pupil age range11 - 19
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils57
Boys / Girls(36/21)
Websitehttps://www.avalonschool.org.uk/
Compton Dundon School Calc_Distance 51.05166 - 51.0889 - -2.72555 - -2.741072.7
Pupil age range5 - 14
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils13
Boys / Girls(13/0)
Websitewww.comptondundonschool.co.uk
Primary
Elmhurst Junior School Calc_Distance 51.05166 - 51.1249 - -2.72555 - -2.731975.1
Pupil age range7 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils316
Boys / Girls(152/164)
Websitewww.elmhurstjuniorschool.org.uk
Hindhayes Infant School Calc_Distance 51.05166 - 51.1235 - -2.72555 - -2.73695.0
Pupil age range5 - 7
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils215
Boys / Girls(110/105)
Websitehttp://www.hindhayes.co.uk
King Ina Church of England Academy Calc_Distance 51.05166 - 51.0588 - -2.72555 - -2.739450.8
Pupil age range2 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils179
Boys / Girls(91/88)
Websitehttp://www.kingina.somerset.sch.uk
Ilchester Community School Calc_Distance 51.05166 - 51.009 - -2.72555 - -2.689463.3
Pupil age range4 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils286
Boys / Girls(154/132)
Websitewww.ilchestercommunityprimary.com
Baltonsborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Calc_Distance 51.05166 - 51.1115 - -2.72555 - -2.652945.2
Pupil age range4 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils104
Boys / Girls(43/61)
Websitewww.baltonsboroughprimary.org.uk/
Butleigh Church of England Primary School Calc_Distance 51.05166 - 51.1004 - -2.72555 - -2.683653.8
Pupil age range4 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils96
Boys / Girls(52/44)
Websitewww.butleighprimary.co.uk/
Charlton Mackrell CofE Primary School Calc_Distance 51.05166 - 51.052 - -2.72555 - -2.671262.4
Pupil age range4 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils74
Boys / Girls(47/27)
Websitehttp://www.charltonmackrellschool.org.uk
Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Calc_Distance 51.05166 - 51.124 - -2.72555 - -2.767545.3
Pupil age range4 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils147
Boys / Girls(69/78)
Websitehttp://www.waltonprimary.co.uk
Brookside Community Primary School Calc_Distance 51.05166 - 51.1162 - -2.72555 - -2.747214.6
Pupil age range3 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils514
Boys / Girls(258/256)
Websitehttps://www.brooksideacademy.co.uk/
Ash Church of England Primary School Calc_Distance 51.05166 - 50.9829 - -2.72555 - -2.749814.9
Pupil age range4 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils176
Boys / Girls(88/88)
Websitewww.ashprimaryschool.co.uk
Long Sutton CofE Primary School Calc_Distance 51.05166 - 51.0265 - -2.72555 - -2.75722.2
Pupil age range2 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils103
Boys / Girls(48/55)
Websitewww.longsuttonprimaryschool.co.uk
Secondary
Crispin School Academy Calc_Distance 51.05166 - 51.1298 - -2.72555 - -2.731155.4
Pupil age range11 - 16
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils1072
Boys / Girls(519/553)
Websitehttp://www.crispinschool.co.uk/

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Lower Somerton is a suburban area in Somerset, at a modest elevation of 26m. The area is very quiet, with just 9 recently reported incidents recorded by Avon and Somerset Constabulary. The area falls under Somerset.

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