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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

TA52BZ

Foxglove Walk

TA66RG

Clare Street

TA66TH

Milestone Close

TA66WH

Merino Way

TA70AH

Follet Close

TA70BB

Petherton Road

TA28RQ

West View

TA52EA

Watery Lane

TA66PH

North Petherton

TA66PZ

Fore Street

TA52EY

Clover Way

TA52JF

Octavia Close

TA66RE

Bridgwater Road

TA66RF

Heathfield Close

TA66LP

Bisgood Cottages

TA66PS

Bridgwater Road

TA52EX

Orchid Way

TA52FB

Campion Way

TA52RS

Pyrus Walk

TA66DQ

Carpathian Way

TA66EY

Cheviot Street

TA66HW

Shilling Close

TA66WF

North Petherton

TA70DG

Hedging Lane

TA52GW

Roberta Walk

TA66ZY

Sixpence Drive

TA66GB

Chillingham Drove

TA66ND

Penny Close

TA66QN

Lindsey Crescent

TA66RT

The Beeches

TA66XQ

Esperia Drive

TA66ZS

Glebe Court

TA70DY

Huntworth Lane

TA51AT

Waterpits

TA52EQ

North Petherton

TA52RP

Nepeta Walk

TA66FL

Jutland Walk

TA66GD

Hatton Court

TA66GS

Cotton Patch Walk

TA66NZ

Hulkshay Lane

TA66QA

Fore Street

TA52SR

Carnation Drive

TA66FD

Orkney Close

TA66NQ

High Street

TA52SB

Azalea Drive

TA66FN

Tori Green

TA66GF

Charbray Road

TA66QR

Broadlands Avenue

TA66QU

Sunnybrow Close

TA66TY

Holly Close

TA66TZ

Ivors Way

TA70DJ

Banklands Lane

TA70FH

Cherry Tree Close

TA66FH

Tundra Walk

TA66NF

Cliff Road

TA66PE

Wardway

TA66QQ

School Lane

TA66ST

Portman Road

TA66WJ

Catalana Way

TA70DB

North Petherton

TA52FW

Bramble Road

TA52GZ

Snowberry Close

TA66FJ

Cotswold Way

TA66PD

Cliff Road

TA66SU

Portman Drive

TA70BA

Tuckerton Lane

TA66LZ

Dyers Green

TA35AU

Locketts Barton

TA52AD

Durleigh Hill

TA52FR

Bugle Way

TA66AH

Stockmoor Drive

TA66NU

Cliff Road

TA52EH

Mullins Pond Cottage

TA52RQ

Maranta Court

TA52SS

Viking Close

TA66SG

Crosswell Close

TA66WU

Nokoto Drive

TA66XW

Navarrin Close

TA52FL

Honeysuckle Court

TA52GP

Barberry Drive

TA52RR

Willstock Way

TA66EX

Charolais Drive

TA66GU

Sultan Court

TA66LR

Florin Road

TA66TB

Pilots Helm

TA66TX

Blackthorn Close

TA70DE

Hedging

TA35AL

Outwood Cottages

TA52BP

Bells Cottage

TA66AJ

Showground Road

TA66DB

Sterling Way

TA66SL

Hyde Park Avenue

TA66TA

Quantock Close

TA66XT

Chantilly Walk

TA70BW

Maunsel Road

TA52FE

Larkspur Road

TA66FW

Simmental Street

TA66NG

Dancing Hill

TA66PU

Whiting Lane

TA66PW

Bridgwater Road

Data Sources

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