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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

TA70DT

Petherton Park

TA66TE

North Street

TA70DJ

Banklands Lane

TA66PS

Bridgwater Road

TA66XN

Olive Way

TA66FA

Huntworth Way

TA52EZ

Campion Way

TA66WP

Savannah Drive

TA52LN

Acacia Walk

TA35AS

Main Road

TA66PJ

Clavelshay

TA52SG

Daffodil Place

TA52GJ

Rosa Way

TA70BN

Brook Street

TA66PN

Parkers Field

TA66FY

Breton Close

TA52JF

Octavia Close

TA66GW

Smalens Close

TA66XP

Cavallo Walk

TA66FZ

Charford Court

TA66TL

Holway

TA52AD

Durleigh Hill

TA66RY

Fore Street

TA66RR

Tanner Road

TA52EQ

North Petherton

TA35AL

Outwood Cottages

TA66PH

North Petherton

TA70AX

Huntworth Lane

TA66ZL

Stamford Road

TA66XX

King Alfred Close

TA66WF

North Petherton

TA66QB

Baymead Lane

TA52GS

Cristata Way

TA35AT

Hillview Terrace

TA52GT

Korresia Walk

TA66XU

Carolina Close

TA52EG

Shatt Lane

TA70BJ

Church Road

TA52GG

Lilliana Way

TA52EA

Watery Lane

TA66FH

Tundra Walk

TA66WS

Vienna Way

TA66NE

Dancing Hill

TA52GU

Lavender Walk

TA66LG

Somerset Bridge

TA66DD

Crossways Road

TA66QR

Broadlands Avenue

TA66FR

Dexter Walk

TA52BP

Bells Cottage

TA66FU

Clare Court

TA70BU

Maunsel Road

TA66PZ

Fore Street

TA66GS

Cotton Patch Walk

TA28RQ

West View

TA66HR

Lydian Walk

TA66GB

Chillingham Drove

TA52EH

Mullins Pond Cottage

TA52GE

Jasmine Close

TA66LW

Somerset Place

TA70AY

Notaro Way

TA70DD

Adder Lane

TA52RW

Milla Court

TA66YP

Wigeon Road

TA52GR

Cornflower Close

TA52FA

Campion Way

TA28RJ

Knotcroft Lane

TA52SB

Azalea Drive

TA70AL

Huntworth Lane

TA52SL

Lilyfire Close

TA70BD

Petherton Road

TA66EY

Cheviot Street

TA52BF

Violet Path

TA66PY

Fore Street

TA70AF

Notaro Way

TA66ZE

Eider Close

TA52FH

Lucerne Crescent

TA66XT

Chantilly Walk

TA52EU

Buttercup Walk

TA66HW

Shilling Close

TA66WW

Nokoto Drive

TA52SR

Carnation Drive

TA28RH

Boez Lane

TA70DB

North Petherton

TA66RS

Portman Terrace

TA66XW

Navarrin Close

TA52GW

Roberta Walk

TA66SZ

Millbay

TA66XH

Phoebe Walk

TA66ST

Portman Road

TA66SW

Portman Crescent

TA66UY

Batts Meadow

TA66NJ

Shovel Lane

TA66PQ

Haddons Lane

TA66QZ

Baymead Close

TA52FS

Cowslip Walk

TA66ZG

Poplar Court

TA66WU

Nokoto Drive

TA52FY

Primrose Walk

TA66NP

Moon Lane

TA70BX

Tuckerton

Data Sources

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