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North Petherton

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About

North Petherton ward encompasses the town of North Petherton and several surrounding villages, situated on the eastern edge of the Somerset Levels. The area is characterised by a mix of residential development and agricultural land, with the River Parrett flowing through its western boundary. Local governance is centred on the town council, with services supporting a primarily residential community.

The ward includes the hamlet of Huntworth, known for its historic bridge and mill. A notable local feature is the annual North Petherton Carnival, part of the wider Somerset circuit, which involves elaborate illuminated processions. The area's landscape is largely flat, typical of the Levels, with views towards the Quantock Hills to the northwest.

Area overview

On average North Petherton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in North Petherton is £57,277 per year. There are 4 schools in North Petherton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). North Petherton is home to around 10,456 people, with a population density of about 153.9 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

North Petherton Population
10,456
Population density
153.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.44(+42%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.41(+17%)
Public order
9.66(+48%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.65(+18%)
Other theft
6.31(+12%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,353
89.4%
Other White
707
6.76%
Other
64
0.61%
Irish
40
0.38%
White and Asian (mixed)
33
0.32%
Total population: 10,462

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,501
30.18%
Level 3 (A level)
1,621
19.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,341
16.18%
No qualifications
1,183
14.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
878
10.59%
Total 16+ residents: 8,287

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,622
38.73%
Owns outright
1,316
31.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
640
15.28%
Other social rented
291
6.95%
Social rents from council
171
4.08%
Total households: 4,188

Property prices in North Petherton

Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in North Petherton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,750 up to £1,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for North Petherton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Petherton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached56£383,500£3,073
Flats3£143,000£2,270
Semi-Detached42£262,000£3,206
Terraced27£232,500£2,840

10 years median price trend in North Petherton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Petherton.

All postcodes in North Petherton

TA66XL

Indigo Walk

TA66RJ

Rogers Close

TA52RN

Cassia Close

TA66FB

Muscovy Drive

TA66DF

Market Way

TA66ZT

Meadow Place

TA66PA

Cliff Road

TA66LQ

Marsh Lane

TA52GF

Verbena Walk

TA66GX

Harlequin Court

TA52EW

Rooks Castle Cottages

TA66SY

Watery Lane

TA66GF

Charbray Road

TA66FQ

Shire Street

TA66GH

North Petherton

TA66NZ

Hulkshay Lane

TA66RH

Baymead Lane

TA66LY

Mill Street

TA66NS

Hyde Park

TA66LZ

Dyers Green

TA70BL

Brook Street

TA66XQ

Esperia Drive

TA66LL

Canal Cottages

TA66TF

Old Road

TA52RS

Pyrus Walk

TA66LS

Crossways Road

TA52SN

Dahlia Close

TA66XJ

Citrine Close

TA66LR

Florin Road

TA66RN

Baymead Lane

TA66RA

St Marys Crescent

TA66NB

Spanish Hill

TA70BE

Old Post Office Cottages

TA66RW

Beggs Close

TA66WJ

Catalana Way

TA66HS

Guinea Close

TA66XS

Belmont Court

TA66RE

Bridgwater Road

TA70BZ

North Petherton

TA66GZ

Coin Mews

TA66LP

Bisgood Cottages

TA52LQ

Gardenia Walk

TA66PX

Oaklands Drive

TA66GQ

Scania Close

TA52DZ

Watery Lane

TA66SN

Newton Road

TA66QA

Fore Street

TA66UZ

King Alfred Close

TA70AJ

Canal Cottages

TA52AB

Ball's Lane

TA70DH

Banklands

TA52FT

Bugle Way

TA52EX

Orchid Way

TA66TS

Huntworth Business Park

TA66FW

Simmental Street

TA52DB

Bluebell Drive

TA66SF

Crosswell Close

TA66SH

Tappers Lane

TA66FS

Shire Street

TA66FX

Faroe Walk

TA66PD

Cliff Road

TA52FG

North Petherton

TA66GE

Angus Way

TA66EX

Charolais Drive

TA70AG

Marsh Lane

TA66WT

Nokoto Drive

TA52GP

Barberry Drive

TA66WQ

Romney Road

TA66GR

Limousin Way

TA66ZU

Bullion Grove

TA52GN

Dewberry Avenue

TA66PT

Daws Lane

TA66ZY

Sixpence Drive

TA66RX

Chaucer Close

TA35FH

North Petherton

TA52BY

Teasel Path

TA66SP

Portman Road

TA66WH

Merino Way

TA66NH

High Street

TA66SB

Fore Street

TA66GN

Toulouse Road

TA66AH

Stockmoor Drive

TA28RL

Knutscroft Lane

TA66GD

Hatton Court

TA66GY

Bridgwater Road

TA70BS

Maunsel Road

TA51AT

Waterpits

TA66ZS

Glebe Court

TA66PL

Shearston

TA66FL

Jutland Walk

TA66TJ

Butts Corner

TA66LU

School Fields

TA70AW

Kitch Drove

TA66RQ

Queen Street

TA66SU

Portman Drive

TA66QF

Canns Lane

TA70DQ

Banklands

TA66QG

Ellen Close

TA52GZ

Snowberry Close

TA70DL

Banklands

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.