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Rowbarton & Staplegrove

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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 7 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

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £272,500 in Rowbarton & Staplegrove area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rowbarton & Staplegrove 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 Rowbarton & Staplegrove over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached33£480,000£3,491
Flats9£142,000£2,309
Semi-Detached30£273,750£3,029
Terraced60£236,500£2,721

10 years median price trend in Rowbarton & Staplegrove

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rowbarton & Staplegrove.

All postcodes in Rowbarton & Staplegrove

TA27NW

Quantock Road

TA28JH

Rowbarton & Staplegrove

TA27AZ

Rydon Lane

TA26DY

Whitmore Road

TA28HN

Kingston Road

TA27ND

Bagborough Road

TA27RY

Kingston Mews

TA26HN

Cyril Street

TA26PL

Fitzroy

TA26DE

Grove Gate

TA26AN

Elmbarton Cottages

TA26AJ

Private Road

TA26SW

Rowbarton & Staplegrove

TA26SP

Edgeborough

TA28AT

Kingston Road

TA27LZ

Wellsprings Road

TA26JX

Samuels Court

TA26JF

Addison Grove

TA27PE

Holford Road

TA26DN

Clifford Avenue

TA27LX

Wellsprings Road

TA26AD

Rowbarton & Staplegrove

TA27AG

Denmark Terrace

TA27NL

Quantock Road

TA28JF

Parsonage Cottages

TA27DA

Ethpark Grove

TA26LP

Gipsy Lane

TA27BP

Belgrave Place

TA26UP

Hudson Way

TA27PQ

Wellsprings Road

TA26LF

Greenway Road

TA28HW

The Conies

TA26UG

Rhodes Close

TA28JG

Quantock Way

TA26DW

Clifford Crescent

TA26LB

Greenway Road

TA27BZ

Peter Street

TA26BA

Dowell Close

TA27SE

Kingston Road

TA27PF

Holford Road

TA26TX

Darwin Close

TA28HU

Lodes Lane

TA27LY

Wellsprings Road

TA26PY

Mill Rise

TA26TU

Drake Close

TA26LR

Cresswell Avenue

TA27SR

Kingston Road

TA27LT

Kilve Crescent

TA26JU

St Andrews View

TA26ES

Rectory Road

TA26LZ

Harcourt Street

TA27DD

George Street

TA26AB

Frobisher Way

TA26DF

Grove Gate

TA27PA

Glenwood Gardens

TA26JJ

Beverley Close

TA26UJ

Irvine Close

TA26HY

Greenway Avenue

TA26BB

Frobisher Way

TA27SG

Kingston Road

TA27SH

Cherry Grove

TA26JA

Jubilee Street

TA26DJ

Clifford Avenue

TA26HU

Greenway Avenue

TA27DU

Belgrave Place

TA28JL

Leachs Field

TA26JD

Cyril Street West

TA26EL

Rectory Road

TA26UN

Scott Close

TA27SL

Kingston Road

TA27TD

Grove Drive

TA26JW

Leslie Avenue

TA28HL

Parsonage Lane

TA28JB

Cushuish Lane

TA27SJ

Kingston Road

TA26AF

Staplegrove Road

TA26LW

Gipsy Lane

TA26HS

Maxwell Street

TA26EE

Corkscrew Lane

TA27NY

Kingston Road

TA27DB

Cheddon Road

TA27TA

Longacre Close

TA26HZ

Greenway Avenue

TA27LU

Wellsprings Road

TA28AN

Yarford

TA28AJ

Park Lane

TA26LH

Greenway Road

TA26AE

Rowbarton & Staplegrove

TA26AW

Staplegrove Cottages

TA26JL

Leslie Avenue

TA27DF

George Street

TA27NX

Hope Corner Close

TA26UH

Hudson Way

TA27NB

Weacombe Road

TA27AH

Cheddon Road

TA26UL

Scott Close

TA26AL

Staplegrove Road

TA26TP

Speke Close

TA26BD

Livingstone Way

TA26EQ

Manor Orchard

Data Sources

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