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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

TA66GT

Pound Road

TA52SH

Marigold Road

TA70SD

Cuts Road

TA66NX

Brook Close

TA66LX

Mill Street

TA66NY

Cliff Road

TA52FQ

Pennycress Way

TA52SJ

Fig Tree Crescent

TA52GQ

Barberry Drive

TA66SX

Verriers

TA66TR

Clarence Drive

TA66GG

Embden Walk

TA66RT

The Beeches

TA66DA

Sterling Way

TA66SJ

Tappers Lane

TA66QE

Baymead Lane

TA52FW

Bramble Road

TA66TN

Quantock Parade

TA66QD

Baymead Lane

TA52RZ

Rosa Place

TA52RT

Nolana Court

TA66XZ

Garganey Drive

TA52EN

Shelthorne

TA35AR

Cuts Road

TA52SF

Begonia Drive

TA66TB

Pilots Helm

TA66FP

Tuli Walk

TA70AR

Farm Cottages

TA52AA

Celandine Way

TA66RG

Clare Street

TA66FE

Ryland Walk

TA66QQ

School Lane

TA70FH

Cherry Tree Close

TA66QS

Broadlands Avenue

TA66QL

School Fields

TA70DU

Huntworth Lane

TA66PP

Taunton Road

TA66FN

Tori Green

TA52GD

Lotus Drive

TA70AS

Huntworth Lane

TA66TU

Maple Close

TA52GL

Angelica Drive

TA66NU

Cliff Road

TA52GA

Celandine Way

TA70BG

Church Road

TA70AT

Church Road

TA66NL

Shovel Road

TA66ZH

Pen Close

TA66PG

Shearston

TA66XF

Kiko Drive

TA66XE

Channi Drive

TA52FD

Celandine Way

TA66SL

Hyde Park Avenue

TA52SA

Aster Close

TA52RU

Senna Close

TA66TX

Blackthorn Close

TA66PE

Wardway

TA66PW

Bridgwater Road

TA52SQ

Lupin Drive

TA52SP

Jacaranda Close

TA52EL

Rose Hill

TA66ND

Penny Close

TA66TZ

Ivors Way

TA66GP

Gorki Close

TA70BP

Maunsel Road

TA66TQ

Old Road

TA66QH

School Fields

TA51AX

Buncombe Hill

TA70BB

Petherton Road

TA52ES

Poppy Walk

TA66TW

Orchard Close

TA52FL

Honeysuckle Court

TA66YN

Losino Close

TA66PB

Cliff Road

TA66SE

Church Walk

TA52FB

Campion Way

TA66XR

Tokaro Close

TA52FX

Bramble Road

TA66DQ

Carpathian Way

TA66NG

Dancing Hill

TA52FF

Samphire Walk

TA66SG

Crosswell Close

TA70BA

Tuckerton Lane

TA66AJ

Showground Road

TA66PF

Farringdon

TA52LL

Forsythia Way

TA52EJ

Standards

TA35AN

Main Road

TA66SS

Portman Road

TA52FP

Daisy Close

TA52GY

Hollyhock Close

TA52FR

Bugle Way

TA66QN

Lindsey Crescent

TA66FF

Sandalwood Ride

TA66FJ

Cotswold Way

TA51AU

Three Horse Shoes Hill

TA70AE

Notaro Way

TA66RP

Mccreath Close

TA66LJ

Old Basin

TA52HR

Southlea Gardens

Data Sources

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