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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

TA190NE

Brimgrove Lane

TA190JQ

West End View

TA190QP

Church Lane

TA165NS

Shyners Terrace

TA36QT

Bushfurlong Road

TA135JJ

Broomhill Lane

TA190ND

Piece Lane

TA135JF

South Petherton & Islemoor

TA190JZ

Silver Street

TA135BG

St Pauls Close

TA199HF

Cad Road

TA165PE

The Close

TA190LS

Love Lane

TA190QW

Prospect Place

TA135FF

Flax Court

TA190JS

Hurcott Green

TA135EH

Roundwell Street

TA190JB

Gibbs Lane

TA135LJ

Northfield Lane

TA178SJ

Teakettle Lane

TA199JA

Bradon Lane

TA190LR

Lambrook Road

TA100BW

Ruskway Lane

TA190QN

Rook's Meade Lane

TA178SA

West Street

TA135LB

Lopen Lane

TA135BS

St James Street

TA165QU

Higher Beadon

TA178SE

High Street

TA190JH

Westfields

TA178SB

West Street

TA190JU

Hollow Road

TA36QS

Bushfurlong Road

TA135BU

George Lane

TA135BA

Mare Lane

TA135AL

Silver Street

TA190QR

Southernaways Cottage

TA199HW

Gravel Lane

TA190LG

Buttle Lane

TA199EZ

Merryfield Lane

TA187TS

Barn Lane

TA135DX

Orchard Close

TA165PU

Gough Close

TA135DT

Old Vicarage Gardens

TA100AJ

Underhill

TA199HT

Bullens Close

TA190JP

Copse Lane

TA165QY

Lower Beadon

TA199JG

Owl Street

TA178TW

Old Farm Place

TA165PQ

Shiremoor Hill

TA165NN

Lower Street

TA135LG

South Petherton & Islemoor

TA165NF

Moorlands Road

TA135DA

North Street

TA135LL

Northfield Lane

TA199HZ

South Petherton & Islemoor

TA190NQ

Broadmead Lane

TA190QB

Upton Lane

TA135DJ

West Street

TA190JR

Water Street

TA36RZ

Rue Lane

TA178TH

Brimclose Road

TA135LH

Northfield Lane

TA178RY

Brettingham Court

TA135HR

Gaston's Lane

TA178SL

Merriott Road

TA199FT

Bramble Close

TA178TJ

Brimclose Road

TA165PP

Green Knapp

TA165QR

Sandyhole

TA135AY

Lightgate Villas

TA190QF

South Petherton & Islemoor

TA165NW

Lower Street

TA165PT

Church Street

TA165QJ

Newchester Cross

TA190LJ

Great Lane

TA165QP

Church Street

TA165PS

Church Street

TA178SS

Wyatt Court

TA190LD

Pound Cottages

TA190QS

Water Street

TA135DU

Lampreys Lane

TA199HQ

Copse Lane

TA135JZ

Holloway Road

TA135AD

South Street

TA190LX

Shells Lane

TA190QL

Meade Lane

TA135JR

Frog Street

TA190NF

Wash Cross

TA190JG

Sunnyside Terrace

TA135BY

Silver Street

TA100BH

Thong Lane

TA178TE

Church Hill

TA190JL

Gibbs Lane

Data Sources

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