South Petherton & Islemoor ward is located in the South Somerset district, encompassing the historic market town of South Petherton and the surrounding rural areas. The ward is characterised by its mix of farmland, small villages, and open countryside, with the River Parrett flowing nearby. South Petherton serves as a local hub, offering amenities such as shops, schools, and community facilities, while the surrounding hamlets and farmland maintain a quieter, more rural atmosphere.
The area has strong agricultural ties, with dairy and arable farming playing a significant role in the local economy. The ward includes parts of the Somerset Levels, known for their wetland habitats and wildlife. Transport links include the A303, providing connections to larger towns like Yeovil and Taunton. The ward retains a sense of tradition, with historic buildings like St Peter and St Paul’s Church in South Petherton, while also adapting to modern needs through local services and community initiatives.
On average South Petherton & Islemoor has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 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 of residents in South Petherton & Islemoor is £46,476 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).
Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in South Petherton & Islemoor area, with individual transactions ranging from £159,000 up to £1,095,350.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 54 | £487,500 |
| Flats | 3 | £162,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £286,500 |
| Terraced | 45 | £260,000 |
10 years price trend in South Petherton & Islemoor
TA135EG
Bernard Way
TA135LP
South Harp
TA165NJ
Knapp
TA187NH
Ham Hill & Merriott
TA187QG
Boozer Pit
TA190FD
Lambrook Road
TA190JB
Bakers Lane
TA190LX
Lincolm Hill
TA199EA
Cad Road
TA199HE
Cad Road
TA36QW
Curry Rivel & Fivehead
TA36RJ
Church Street
TA100AY
Hundry Lane
TA135AD
Hayes End
TA135BF
Roundwell Street
TA135BZ
Silver Street
TA135DH
Bakers Court
TA165RG
Farr's Orchard
TA135HX
West End Close
TA135JW
Water Lane
TA135LF
Oakland Lane
TA135LQ
Field Lane
TA165PD
Greys Road
TA190NB
Lambrook Road
TA190NQ
Broadmead Lane
TA190QE
School Lane
TA190QW
Dark Lane
TA199EB
Curry Rivel & Fivehead
TA199EW
Old Orchard Close
TA199JL
Owl Street
TA36RH
Blind Lane
TA135BX
Millbrook Court
TA165NQ
Knapp
TA165PP
Boozer Pit
TA165PU
Gough Close
TA190JZ
Sheep Way
TA199FZ
Curry Rivel & Fivehead
TA199FT
Beech Close
TA199JH
Hurcott Lane
TA178TN
Liddon Hill
TA100AH
Water Street
TA135AU
Bridge Way
TA135FH
South Harp
TA135HP
East Lambrook Road
TA165AF
Waterwheel Court
TA165NW
Lower Street
TA165QJ
Church Street
TA190JN
Bonning's Lane
TA199HT
Bullens Close
TA135JN
Kitchens Lane
TA100AR
Ham Green
TA187NX
Yeovil Road
TA135AH
Lightgate Road
TA135BA
Mare Lane
TA165QA
Broadway
TA178RX
Gas Lane
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Gas Lane
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Buttle Lane
TA190LQ
Church Street
TA190NE
Brimgrove Lane
TA199HJ
Kings Lear
TA199JE
South Petherton, Seavington & Kingsbury
TA36RR
Chapel Road
TA178TE
Church Hill
TA165NU
Ham Hill & Merriott
TA135BB
Lightgate Lane
TA135BT
Market Square
TA135XY
St James's Street
TA165NH
Knapp
TA165PX
Church Street
TA178RY
Gas Lane
TA178SH
Hinton Close
TA187QQ
Butts Quarry Lane
TA187TS
Barn Lane
TA190JG
Ruskway Lane
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Frost Lane
TA199GE
Curry Rivel & Fivehead
TA199HD
Cad Road
TA199HL
Church Road
TA135DR
Bramble Drive
TA135DX
North Street
TA135EE
Chapel Close
TA135JE
South Petherton, Seavington & Kingsbury
TA165NR
Lower Street
TA190QA
Carey's Hollow
TA199HP
Merryfield Lane
TA36RP
Chapel Road
TA135AR
Bernard Way
TA135HS
Beaufort Gardens
TA135HU
West End Court
TA135LA
Broomhill Lane
TA135LJ
Field Lane
TA165QY
Lower Beadon
TA190LA
Washcross Lane
TA190LU
Buttle Close
TA190QT
Longforward Hill
TA190QX
St Marys Close
TA199HQ
Copse Lane
TA100BQ
Curry Rivel & Fivehead
TA135BE
Bridge Way
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.