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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 77 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
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
44.38(+35%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.35(+8%)
Public order
10.04(+52%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.94(+22%)
Other theft
5.64(0%)
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 148 recent sales, the median property price is £289,975 in North Petherton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,750 up to £1,250,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Petherton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached65£365,000
Flats5£90,000
Semi-Detached46£262,000
Terraced32£235,000

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

TA66DG

Sable Drive

TA66GP

Gorki Close

TA66NY

Cliff Road

TA52BF

Violet Path

TA66QB

Baymead Lane

TA52ES

Poppy Walk

TA52SG

Daffodil Place

TA70AF

Notaro Way

TA52EG

Shatt Lane

TA52SA

Aster Close

TA52SE

Bellis Avenue

TA52SJ

Fig Tree Crescent

TA66LE

Rhyne Bridge

TA66SE

Church Walk

TA66SY

Watery Lane

TA66SZ

Millbay

TA66XF

Kiko Drive

TA66ZP

Lea Road

TA70DQ

Banklands

TA52GE

Jasmine Close

TA52GH

Lilliana Way

TA66GG

Embden Walk

TA66GN

Toulouse Road

TA66LN

North Petherton

TA66NE

Dancing Hill

TA66PJ

Clavelshay

TA66SQ

Rectory Close

TA66WT

Nokoto Drive

TA66ZH

Pen Close

TA70BU

Maunsel Road

TA52FS

Cowslip Walk

TA66TW

Orchard Close

TA66SA

Fore Street

TA70DF

Hedging

TA52EU

Buttercup Walk

TA52GA

Celandine Way

TA66NX

Brook Close

TA66PR

Bridgwater Road

TA70BL

Brook Street

TA28RG

Mill Lane

TA52FA

Campion Way

TA52FY

Primrose Walk

TA52GQ

Barberry Drive

TA66TU

Maple Close

TA66YP

Wigeon Road

TA70AL

Huntworth Lane

TA70AN

Huntworth Lane

TA70BG

Church Road

TA52FJ

Bulrush Path

TA52EN

Shelthorne

TA66GA

Shetland Court

TA66GJ

Stockmoor Drive

TA66NS

Hyde Park

TA66RJ

Rogers Close

TA66TF

Old Road

TA52AA

Celandine Way

TA66QY

Parkfield Close

TA66RL

Hardings Close

TA66ZG

Poplar Court

TA52FP

Daisy Close

TA52SL

Lilyfire Close

TA66FB

Muscovy Drive

TA66FF

Sandalwood Ride

TA66NB

Spanish Hill

TA66NL

Shovel Road

TA66TT

Alder Close

TA70AT

Church Road

TA52BY

Teasel Path

TA52FN

Mallow Court

TA52GR

Cornflower Close

TA66LJ

Old Basin

TA66RB

Princess Close

TA70AE

Notaro Way

TA51AU

Three Horse Shoes Hill

TA52GU

Lavender Walk

TA66TP

Binding Close

TA70AP

Railway Cottages

TA70AQ

Marsh Lane

TA70BE

Old Post Office Cottages

TA66PP

Taunton Road

TA66QF

Canns Lane

TA66UY

Batts Meadow

TA66XP

Cavallo Walk

TA28RH

Boez Lane

TA52FF

Samphire Walk

TA52RN

Cassia Close

TA66DF

Market Way

TA66FY

Breton Close

TA66SF

Crosswell Close

TA66SR

Portman Road

TA66TL

Holway

TA52GT

Korresia Walk

TA66SJ

Tappers Lane

TA66WP

Savannah Drive

TA66WZ

Connemara Street

TA66ZU

Bullion Grove

TA52FQ

Pennycress Way

TA66GT

Pound Road

TA66RR

Tanner Road

TA66TG

Old Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.