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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

TA190LB

Middle Street

TA165RF

Sherlands Gardens

TA135LA

Broomhill Lane

TA165AF

Waterwheel Court

TA190JE

Barrington Mews

TA190QE

Park View

TA165PX

Speke Close

TA135AU

Lightgate Lane

TA135AX

Lightgate Villas

TA36QR

Westport Lane

TA135LZ

Moondown Lane

TA187QQ

Higher Easthams Lane

TA135DB

Palmer Street

TA199JE

South Petherton & Islemoor

TA135JU

Crosstree Cottage

TA190QQ

New Road

TA135FA

South Petherton & Islemoor

TA199GE

St Katherines Close

TA135FN

South Petherton & Islemoor

TA190JW

South Petherton & Islemoor

TA135JY

School Lane

TA190QD

School Lane

TA135BQ

St Michaels Gardens

TA190EG

Main Street

TA199HR

Old Orchard Close

TA165PH

Shiremoor Hill

TA178SD

George & Crown Cottages

TA165QG

Broadway

TA135DP

Summer Shard

TA135NZ

Waldock Barton

TA135EB

Farm Court

TA135JS

Church Street

TA36RH

Blind Lane

TA135ER

Compton Hill

TA135EX

Blackrod Cottages

TA187NQ

Haselbury Road

TA135FD

Crown Lane

TA190NG

Washcross Lane

TA190LW

North Street

TA36RT

Woodlands Lane

TA135FH

Yeabridge Court

TA135AN

Silver Street

TA165RA

Hitchen

TA135EY

Pickenbridge

TA165QZ

Hitchen

TA190LZ

Lambrook Road

TA190LY

Lambrook Road

TA187TR

Hinton Road

TA165QS

Sandy Hole

TA135EQ

Granary Close

TA165QA

Granary Barton Close

TA199HP

Spurwells

TA178SG

Lopen Road

TA199HL

Church Road

TA135BX

Prigg Lane

TA165QH

Broadway

TA135EL

Quarry Piece Drive

TA199HG

Copse Lane

TA190NL

Silver Springs

TA199HE

Podgers Lane

TA135EU

Dower Cottages

TA190QZ

Lower Orchard

TA135DH

West Street

TA199JQ

The Orchards

TA135DF

Whitfield Lane

TA100BE

Hillview

TA135BZ

Silver Street

TA199HA

Merryfield Lane

TA135BD

St Michaels Gardens

TA135HS

Beaufort Gardens

TA199FS

Willow Road

TA100AW

South Petherton & Islemoor

TA100BB

Hundry Lane

TA135JE

South Petherton & Islemoor

TA100AS

Westmoor Lane

TA165NU

Old Bell Close

TA165PB

Manor Drive

TA135DG

Cobbetts Rise

TA135JP

Water Street

TA190LP

Lambrook Road

TA36QP

Rue Lane

TA36QL

Bushfurlong Road

TA178SP

Church Street

TA135AQ

The Old Orchard

TA135DE

Crown Lane

TA135BL

Green Hill Row

TA100BS

Alford Court

TA135JB

South Petherton & Islemoor

TA199HH

Pennys Meade

TA135EW

West End View

TA135BH

Mere Lynches Close

TA199JB

Bradon Lane

TA36QW

Council Houses

TA135FE

Sam Close

TA135AB

St James Street

TA135DR

Bramble Drive

TA199EW

Bradleys

TA190LT

Robins Lane

TA100AY

Hundry Lane

TA165PR

Church Street

Data Sources

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