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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 144 recent sales, the median property price is £291,250 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
Detached63£370,000
Flats5£90,000
Semi-Detached46£262,000
Terraced30£237,500

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

TA66TR

Clarence Drive

TA66ZL

Stamford Road

TA70BQ

Church Road

TA28RL

Knutscroft Lane

TA52SD

Cosmos Drive

TA66SS

Portman Road

TA66SW

Portman Crescent

TA70AG

Marsh Lane

TA70BN

Brook Street

TA70DA

North Petherton

TA52LN

Acacia Walk

TA66FE

Ryland Walk

TA66NP

Moon Lane

TA66QP

Broadlands Avenue

TA66RQ

Queen Street

TA66WQ

Romney Road

TA52GD

Lotus Drive

TA52GL

Angelica Drive

TA66FT

Longhorn Drive

TA66RD

Bridgwater Road

TA66WG

Merino Way

TA66LG

Somerset Bridge

TA66QS

Broadlands Avenue

TA66SH

Tappers Lane

TA66ZT

Meadow Place

TA70BJ

Church Road

TA28RJ

Knotcroft Lane

TA52RW

Milla Court

TA66FZ

Charford Court

TA66LW

Somerset Place

TA66TE

North Street

TA66TJ

Butts Corner

TA66XZ

Garganey Drive

TA70AW

Kitch Drove

TA66PG

Shearston

TA66PT

Daws Lane

TA66SB

Fore Street

TA52LQ

Gardenia Walk

TA52RU

Senna Close

TA66GW

Smalens Close

TA66NJ

Shovel Lane

TA66WR

Sika Walk

TA52EJ

Standards

TA52RZ

Rosa Place

TA66GZ

Coin Mews

TA66LQ

Marsh Lane

TA70BH

Middlemoor Drove

TA66LX

Mill Street

TA66NA

Newton Road

TA66PX

Oaklands Drive

TA66SX

Verriers

TA52SQ

Lupin Drive

TA66HS

Guinea Close

TA66QH

School Fields

TA66QT

Broadlands Avenue

TA66SP

Portman Road

TA52FX

Bramble Road

TA52GS

Cristata Way

TA66FS

Shire Street

TA66LS

Crossways Road

TA66NN

Taunton Road

TA66NR

Taunton Road

TA66PB

Cliff Road

TA66QG

Ellen Close

TA66RP

Mccreath Close

TA66XE

Channi Drive

TA66XH

Phoebe Walk

TA52DB

Bluebell Drive

TA52SN

Dahlia Close

TA66RN

Baymead Lane

TA70DU

Huntworth Lane

TA35AT

Hillview Terrace

TA52GF

Verbena Walk

TA66EZ

Kerry Close

TA66LY

Mill Street

TA66QL

School Fields

TA66RH

Baymead Lane

TA66SN

Newton Road

TA70BY

Tuckerton

TA52EW

Rooks Castle Cottages

TA52FT

Bugle Way

TA52GN

Dewberry Avenue

TA70DS

Adder Lane

TA66FR

Dexter Walk

TA66LL

Canal Cottages

TA70DT

Petherton Park

TA52LL

Forsythia Way

TA66FP

Tuli Walk

TA52BX

Sorrel Drive

TA52EZ

Campion Way

TA52GY

Hollyhock Close

TA66FA

Huntworth Way

TA66SD

Hammet Street

TA66WW

Nokoto Drive

TA52FH

Lucerne Crescent

TA66XS

Belmont Court

TA70AS

Huntworth Lane

TA70AY

Notaro Way

TA66GE

Angus Way

TA35AR

Cuts Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.