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South Petherton & Islemoor

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About

South Petherton lies at the heart of this ward, a historic settlement with Saxon origins and a notable church tower built from the local golden Ham Hill stone. The area is primarily agricultural, characterised by arable fields and orchards that surround the village. The River Parrett flows to the west, influencing the low-lying landscape.

The Islemoor portion refers to the drained wetland areas north of the village, historically part of the Somerset Levels. This creates a distinct, open topography of grazing pastures and rhynes, or water channels. The ward's landscape is fundamentally shaped by its position between the higher ground of the Ham Hill ridge and the expansive, engineered moors.

Area overview

On average South Petherton & Islemoor has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South Petherton & Islemoor is £53,813 per year. There are 7 schools in South Petherton & Islemoor: 7 primary (2 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). South Petherton & Islemoor is home to around 10,422 people, with a population density of about 130.3 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South Petherton & Islemoor Population
10,422
Population density
130.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.32(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.39(-50%)
Other theft
5.09(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.89(-25%)
Public order
3.93(-40%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,984
95.82%
Other White
163
1.56%
Irish
45
0.43%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
32
0.31%
White and Asian (mixed)
30
0.29%
Total population: 10,420

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,974
33.54%
Level 3 (A level)
1,509
17.02%
No qualifications
1,394
15.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,334
15.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
844
9.52%
Total 16+ residents: 8,868

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,292
48.79%
Owns with a mortgage
1,156
24.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
485
10.32%
Other social rented
473
10.07%
Other forms of private rent
126
2.68%
Total households: 4,698

Property prices in South Petherton & Islemoor

Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 in South Petherton & Islemoor area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 up to £1,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for South Petherton & Islemoor 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 South Petherton & Islemoor over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached60£522,500£3,799
Flats1£205,000£2,253
Semi-Detached30£272,000£3,091
Terraced44£243,750£3,261

10 years median price trend in South Petherton & Islemoor

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Petherton & Islemoor.

All postcodes in South Petherton & Islemoor

TA100AP

Playses Green

TA100AU

Bowdens Cottages

TA190JY

Silver Street

TA187NH

South Petherton & Islemoor

TA190JX

Belmont Terrace

TA187QG

Boozer Pit

TA190QX

St Marys Close

TA36QN

Blind Lane

TA165AD

Brook Square

TA135AF

Coles Lane

TA165AB

Old Farm Walk

TA135PA

West Street

TA135LX

Hardings Court

TA36RU

Bradon Lane

TA190LN

The Shambles

TA135AW

Pitway

TA135LE

Oakland Lane

TA135AS

Stoodham

TA187NX

Yeovil Road

TA100BN

Lawnmoor Lane

TA135AA

Roundwell Street

TA100AR

Ham Green

TA178SR

Pitt Road

TA199FW

Beech Close

TA199EA

Cad Road

TA165NR

The Mews

TA165NJ

Pye Corner

TA190QT

Townsend

TA190QH

Water Street

TA135DW

Summer Shard

TA135BF

Roundwell Street

TA135HU

West End Court

TA36RW

Bromes Lane

TA165PW

Boozer Pit

TA165NH

Knapp

TA190LL

Pebbles Orchard

TA100BG

South Petherton & Islemoor

TA190NB

Stankley View

TA190JJ

Highfields

TA178SH

Hinton Close

TA199HU

St Peters Close

TA135AR

Hospital Lane

TA199EX

Copse Lane

TA190JN

Bonning's Lane

TA100BD

South Petherton & Islemoor

TA165PJ

Higher Street

TA135DQ

West Street

TA165RD

Sherlands

TA199HD

Cad Road

TA36RX

Bradon Lane

TA36RY

North Bradon Farm Cottages

TA135EF

Bernard Way

TA199FR

Hawthorn Road

TA100AH

Water Street

TA135BJ

West End View

TA199ER

Cottage Corner

TA187NU

Higher Easthams Lane

TA190QY

Davids Lane

TA165PF

Tail Mill Lane

TA165QW

South Petherton & Islemoor

TA100BA

Post Office Row

TA190LF

Middle Street

TA135EJ

Lime Kiln Avenue

TA199EU

Frost Lane

TA100AX

Bushfurlong Road

TA190FF

South Petherton & Islemoor

TA165QT

Beadon Lane

TA135DN

Moor Villas

TA36RS

Garden Plot Hill

TA199HB

Cad Green

TA190QU

West Street

TA135JX

Church Street

TA135ET

Rydon Lane

TA135EN

Compton Road

TA135BW

St James Street

TA165NP

Lower Street

TA199ET

Rod Lane

TA165AA

Orchard Drive

TA135LW

Follet Close

TA199TB

Hill View Close

TA165QQ

Broadway

TA199JL

Owl Street

TA135BN

St James Street

TA165PA

Church Street

TA135LR

South Petherton & Islemoor

TA36QJ

South Petherton & Islemoor

TA135HT

West End Way

TA135JL

Kitchen Lane

TA135EE

Chapel Field

TA100AL

Underhill Cottages

TA135EA

Palmer Street

TA178SX

Council Houses

TA199JJ

Stoney Lane

TA36RN

Manor Road

TA135DL

Broadmead

TA100BQ

South Petherton & Islemoor

TA36RJ

Church Street

TA135LP

Pound Cottages

TA36RP

Ilton Road

TA178SN

Merriott Road

Data Sources

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