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South Petherton & Islemoor

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About

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.

Area overview

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).

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

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

Demographics

British

9,984

95.82%

Other White

163

1.56%

Irish

0.43%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.31%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.29%

Total population: 10,420

Housing

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 142 recent sales, the median property price is £332,500 in South Petherton & Islemoor area, with individual transactions ranging from £162,000 up to £1,095,350.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	59	£475,000	£291,250	£383,750	£618,750	£810,000
Flats	2	£203,500	£166,150	£182,750	£224,250	£240,850
Semi-Detached	35	£290,000	£189,250	£232,500	£337,500	£456,500
Terraced	46	£271,250	£186,750	£223,500	£332,000	£508,000

10 years price trend in South Petherton & Islemoor

All postcodes in South Petherton & Islemoor

TA135BY

Silver Street

TA135DJ

Carey's Hollow

TA135EQ

Granary Close

TA135FE

Sam Close

TA165AG

Ham Hill & Merriott

TA165PE

Lower Street

TA178SY

Frog Lane

TA190BT

Upton Lane

TA190QL

Meade Lane

TA36QP

Rue Lane

TA100BJ

Curry Rivel & Fivehead

TA100BS

Alford Court

TA135BH

Mere Lynches Close

TA135DN

West Street

TA135JG

Harp Road

TA135JT

Lopen Road

TA165PF

Tail Mill Lane

TA165QP

Church Street

TA165PW

Boozer Pit

TA165QT

Beadon Lane

TA165QU

Higher Beadon

TA178SG

Lopen Road

TA190JJ

Shelway Lane

TA190JT

Higher Road

TA190JW

South Petherton, Seavington & Kingsbury

TA190JX

Silver Street

TA190NF

Washcross Lane

TA199HA

Copse Lane

TA135BN

Market Square

TA135JL

Holloway

TA135JS

Church Street

TA178SN

Merriott Road

TA190JR

Broadmead Lane

TA190LP

Lambrook Road

TA190QB

Upton Lane

TA199FW

Bramble Close

TA36QT

Bushfurlong Road

TA135AX

Lightgate

TA135NA

St James's Street

TA165NN

Lower Street

TA165QL

Hinton Road

TA190LE

Church Street

TA190QR

Church Lane

TA199ED

Ashford Lane

TA199HU

St Peters Close

TA100BP

Midelney Road

TA135BG

St Pauls Close

TA135BJ

West End View

TA135JB

Ham Hill & Merriott

TA135LD

South Harp

TA135LW

South Petherton, Seavington & Kingsbury

TA165NP

Lower Street

TA165QR

Sandy Hole

TA190QS

Water Street

TA135AT

Stoodham

TA135AW

Silver Street

TA135BL

West End View

TA135DB

Crown Lane

TA135DZ

Droveway Close

TA135EU

South Petherton, Seavington & Kingsbury

TA135LL

Northfield Lane

TA135LS

Moor Lane

TA187NQ

Tail Mill Lane

TA187NU

Higher Easthams Lane

TA190PZ

Abbots Close

TA199ET

Rod Lane

TA199JB

Bradon Lane

TA199TB

Hill View Close

TA100BL

Curry Rivel & Fivehead

TA135DA

Barcroft Lane

TA135FD

Crown Lane

TA135JD

Bridge Way

TA199HH

Kings Lear

TA199JA

South Petherton, Seavington & Kingsbury

TA36RT

Woodlands Lane

TA178TJ

Brimclose Road

TA100BG

Curry Rivel & Fivehead

TA135ED

Millbrook Court

TA135JU

Frog Street

TA165PB

Gough Close

TA190JD

Copse Shoot Lane

TA36RL

Manor Road

TA36RZ

Rue Lane

TA100AE

Crabtree Lane

TA100AN

Curry Rivel & Fivehead

TA100BE

Curry Rivel & Fivehead

TA135LX

Hardings Court

TA135DT

Old Vicarage Gardens

TA135DY

Hele Lane

TA135EB

Palmer Street

TA135EF

Bernard Way

TA178SL

High Street

TA190JY

Silver Street

TA199ER

Curry Rivel & Fivehead

TA135DU

Lampreys Lane

TA135JH

David's Lane

TA135JR

Frog Street

TA165AA

Broadway

TA165AD

Brook Square

TA165QN

Ham Hill & Merriott

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail