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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

TA27SU

Kingston Close

TA26DR

Turner Road

TA52ET

Lodes Lane

TA27PB

Hope Corner Lane

TA26LA

Greenway Road

TA26DT

Turner Road

TA26HP

Cyril Street

TA26PZ

Speke Close

TA27NF

Crowcombe Road

TA28HX

Lodes Lane

TA28HP

Kingston Road

TA27DH

Cheddon Road

TA26AQ

Staplegrove Road

TA27NN

Quantock Road

TA27BY

Peter Street

TA26LG

Greenway Road

TA26EJ

Manor Drive

TA27NZ

Hope Corner Lane

TA28HZ

Kingston Road

TA26EG

Manor Road

TA26EZ

Dowell Close

TA27SQ

Kingston Road

TA27AX

Cheddon Road

TA27SD

Arnold Close

TA27LR

Enmore Road

TA26AP

Manor Road

TA26LL

Gipsy Lane

TA27BT

Portman Street

TA28AB

Kingston Road

TA26AX

Bindon Road

TA27AU

Rydon Lane

TA27SY

Craig Lea

TA26AS

Brindle Close

TA27EA

Portman Terrace

TA27PD

Holford Road

TA26PJ

Pickney Lane

TA28JP

Winpenny Lane

TA27SN

Kingston Road

TA26NE

Asquith Street

TA27BN

Cheddon Road

TA26JE

Cyril Street West

TA26DZ

Whitmore Road

TA28HT

Kingston Court

TA26AU

Dowell Close

TA28AF

Tainfield Cottages

TA28HS

Volis Hill

TA26HF

Railway Street

TA26HG

William Street

TA26NA

Salisbury Street

TA26NG

Greenway Crescent

TA27NG

Hylton Close

TA26HA

Grove Terrace

TA26TS

Franklin Close

TA27NU

Hope Corner Lane

TA26LE

Greenway Road

TA26JQ

Addison Grove

TA26DH

St Anns Close

TA26NQ

Greenway Crescent

TA26NJ

Stanway Close

TA26BG

Cook Way

TA26DX

Wyndham Road

TA28JD

Parsonage Lane

TA26DU

Lewis Road

TA26JN

Leslie Avenue

TA26SL

Langford Lane

TA27ED

Kingston Road

TA28AL

Rowbarton & Staplegrove

TA28AH

Park Lane

TA26TT

Franklin Close

TA27BL

Clifton Terrace

TA26JG

Addison Grove

TA28AD

Kingston Road

TA27NR

Quantock Road

TA27NH

Crowcombe Road

TA27LS

Enmore Road

TA26EW

Rectory Close

TA27DJ

Vera Street

Data Sources

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