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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 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. The median sale price in Rowbarton & Staplegrove is £267,000 (around £266 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £205,000 and £342,500. There are 4 schools in Rowbarton & Staplegrove: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 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: £267,000
Price per sq ft: £266
Sales (last 12 months): 149
Typical range (middle 50%): £205K – £343K

Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £267,000 (about £266 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-Detached31£290,000£269
Terraced68£232,750£253
Flats19£127,000£215

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£240,000
2026£462,500£127,250£290,000£217,000
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£256
2026£339£216£267£260
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