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About

Rowbarton & Staplegrove is a residential ward on the western edge of Taunton, primarily composed of housing estates developed in the latter half of the 20th century. The area is characterised by its suburban layout, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes, local schools, and convenience retail outlets. It functions largely as a commuter base for the town centre and beyond, with straightforward road links into Taunton and towards the M5 motorway.

The ward encompasses the grounds of the former Tone Vale Hospital, with some of its historic estate buildings now repurposed within a modern business park. Green spaces are provided by several playing fields and the sweeping, open grassland of Staplegrove Recreation Ground, which offers views towards the Quantock Hills. The community is served by its own distinct parish council, focusing on local matters within this settled part of the Taunton conurbation.

Area overview

On average Rowbarton & Staplegrove has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 11.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rowbarton & Staplegrove is £55,283 per year. There are 4 schools in Rowbarton & Staplegrove: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Rowbarton & Staplegrove is home to around 10,499 people, with a population density of about 604.4 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
11.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rowbarton & Staplegrove Population
10,499
Population density
604.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.72(+79%)
Shoplifting
18.1(+174%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.86(+13%)
Public order
13.14(+101%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.72(+19%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,178
87.46%
Other White
642
6.12%
Chinese
118
1.12%
Other
78
0.74%
African
77
0.73%
Total population: 10,494

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,920
34.04%
Level 3 (A level)
1,524
17.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,361
15.86%
No qualifications
1,288
15.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
734
8.56%
Total 16+ residents: 8,579

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,654
36.66%
Owns with a mortgage
1,277
28.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
878
19.46%
Social rents from council
359
7.96%
Other social rented
182
4.03%
Total households: 4,512

Property prices in Rowbarton & Staplegrove

Median price£270,000
Price per sq ft£267
Sales (last 12 months)142
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £345K

Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £267 per square foot) in Rowbarton & Staplegrove area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rowbarton & Staplegrove over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached31£475,000£333
Semi-Detached29£290,000£269
Terraced65£240,000£253
Flats17£127,000£204

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rowbarton & Staplegrove

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rowbarton & Staplegrove.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£383,750£112,500£194,500£164,950
2017£315,000£100,275£183,975£169,000
2018£350,000£113,000£220,000£178,250
2019£326,500£110,000£226,250£181,500
2020£406,250£106,000£220,000£185,750
2021£400,000£115,000£276,750£200,000
2022£500,000£147,500£277,000£233,000
2023£430,000£135,500£280,000£223,000
2024£425,000£160,000£285,000£249,000
2025£490,000£126,750£265,000£241,000
2026£462,500£127,000£290,000£225,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rowbarton & Staplegrove.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rowbarton & Staplegrove.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£238£124£189£172
2017£248£181£187£193
2018£267£199£230£194
2019£266£199£219£200
2020£297£150£244£203
2021£299£202£264£217
2022£344£222£275£249
2023£318£254£296£236
2024£316£260£270£256
2025£328£203£299£259
2026£339£215£267£253
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rowbarton & Staplegrove.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rowbarton & Staplegrove in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Somerset district.

Band A£1,707
Band B£1,992
Band C£2,276
Band D£2,561
Band E£3,130
Band F£3,699
Band G£4,268
Band H£5,121

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Rowbarton & Staplegrove ward.

Local councillors

Nick O'Donnell

Rowbarton and Staplegrove - Elected 21 Nov 2024

Liberal Democrats

Frequently asked questions about Rowbarton & Staplegrove

Is Rowbarton & Staplegrove safe?

Rowbarton & Staplegrove records about 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Rowbarton & Staplegrove?

The median sale price in Rowbarton & Staplegrove is £270,000 (about £267 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Rowbarton & Staplegrove?

Rowbarton & Staplegrove has 4 primary schools (4 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Rowbarton & Staplegrove?

Rowbarton & Staplegrove scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Rowbarton & Staplegrove sits around rank 17,547 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Rowbarton & Staplegrove?

The average household income in Rowbarton & Staplegrove is around £55,283 per year, and 12% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Rowbarton & Staplegrove?

Rowbarton & Staplegrove is represented by 1 elected councillor: Nick O'Donnell (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodesin Rowbarton & Staplegrove

TA26HR

Maxwell Street

TA27NS

Quantock Road

TA26JB

Fowler Street

TA26EN

Little Close

TA27ST

Kingston Road

TA27SZ

Peile Drive

TA28AW

Pickney Lane

TA27BX

Cheddon Road

TA26LX

College Road

TA27BE

Orchard Green

TA26LN

Greenway Road

TA28JA

Meadow Close

TA27TL

Kingston Mews

TA26LY

Gladstone Street

TA26BJ

Cook Way

TA27BS

Cheddon Road

TA27HT

Cheddon Mews

TA26EA

Whitmore Road

TA27NJ

Quantock Road

TA27NQ

Crowcombe Road

TA26DP

Turner Road

TA26LJ

Greenway Road

TA26TR

Darwin Close

TA27SP

Kingston Road

TA26EF

Manor Mews

TA26DL

Clifford Avenue

TA26PA

Glen Close

TA27AQ

Rydon Lane

TA26BY

Showell Park

TA26LD

Greenway Road

TA27BW

St Andrews Road

TA26SR

Whitmore Lane

TA26JR

Raymond Street

TA26ED

Corkscrew Lane

TA28JQ

Rowbarton & Staplegrove

TA27SB

Kingston Road

TA27TB

Kilve Close

TA26BN

Dowell Close

TA27NA

Bagborough Road

TA26AR

Manor Drive

TA26LQ

Greenway Road

TA26HW

Cyril Street

TA27SA

Kingston Road

TA26UF

Mallory Close

TA27DQ

Rowbarton Close

TA26UZ

Cabot Court

TA27DE

George Street

TA27DL

Cheddon Road

TA28AG

Parsonage Lane

TA26BQ

Westerkirk Gate

TA26UT

Hudson Way

TA26EP

Sandene Close

TA27PG

Triscombe Road

TA26ER

Hillhead Cottages

TA26AT

Fairwater Close

TA26HD

Railway Street

TA26HX

Greenway Avenue

TA27TJ

St Andrew's Road

TA26AH

Staplegrove Road

TA27DG

George Street

TA28HH

Hob Lane

TA26NL

Leslie Avenue

TA28JJ

Greenway Terrace

TA26ET

Stoneleigh Close

TA26FJ

Rowbarton & Staplegrove

TA28AE

Kingston Road

TA26JT

Rupert Street

TA26NB

Salisbury Street

TA26AA

Bindon Road

TA26JS

Winston Close

TA26LS

Cresswell Avenue

TA26AG

Staplegrove Road

TA27NT

Quantock Road

TA26EB

Corkscrew Lane

TA26JP

Spencer Avenue

TA26HJ

Herbert Street

TA28JE

Park Cottages

TA26HB

Thomas Street

TA27NE

Bagborough Road

TA26SJ

Kingston Road

TA26BZ

Nash Green

TA27BU

Portman Street

TA26EH

Lawn Road

TA26SN

Glen Close

TA26JH

Addison Grove

TA28AQ

Pickney Lane

TA26NF

Rosebery Street

TA26DS

Turner Road

TA26EX

Manor Meadow

TA28HY

Rowbarton & Staplegrove

TA26HQ

William Street

TA28HR

Church Lane

TA27NP

Stowey Road

TA27BF

Vera Street

TA26PX

Rowbarton & Staplegrove

TA28QQ

Sawyers Leigh

TA26HL

Herbert Street

TA28HJ

Quantock Rise

TA26ND

Salisbury Street

TA26NH

Greenway Crescent