Postcode TA21 8BU is located in an urban city, within the Wellington ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Wellington North area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 125.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wellington North is £46,261 per year. The nearest station is Bishops Lydeard, about 5.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Wellington Park.
Wellington North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,197 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Wellington North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 125.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wellington North is £46,261 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TA21 8BU.
Wellington North near TA21 8BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bishops Lydeard located about 5.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Wellington Park | Small | Walking directions to Wellington Park |
| 0.2 mi | Wellington Tennis Club | Small | Walking directions to Wellington Tennis Club |
Based on 204 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 (about £292 per square foot) in Wellington area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £795,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 55 | £392,500 | £312 |
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £265,000 | £295 |
| Terraced | 67 | £230,000 | £275 |
| Flats | 20 | £145,000 | £273 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £306,475 | £87,500 | £181,500 | £165,000 |
| 2017 | £308,950 | £130,000 | £214,950 | £170,000 |
| 2018 | £307,225 | £134,950 | £205,000 | £190,000 |
| 2019 | £319,950 | £109,000 | £233,725 | £185,000 |
| 2020 | £325,000 | £103,750 | £233,000 | £190,000 |
| 2021 | £350,000 | £160,000 | £255,000 | £210,000 |
| 2022 | £418,500 | £115,000 | £300,000 | £240,000 |
| 2023 | £416,250 | £170,000 | £272,500 | £238,750 |
| 2024 | £383,000 | £170,000 | £275,000 | £230,000 |
| 2025 | £410,000 | £139,000 | £280,250 | £230,000 |
| 2026 | £392,500 | £145,000 | £252,500 | £225,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £237 | £192 | £201 | £200 |
| 2017 | £237 | £190 | £224 | £199 |
| 2018 | £252 | £217 | £235 | £223 |
| 2019 | £258 | £201 | £254 | £224 |
| 2020 | £256 | £153 | £253 | £224 |
| 2021 | £282 | £251 | £283 | £228 |
| 2022 | £317 | £242 | £313 | £282 |
| 2023 | £330 | £263 | £316 | £282 |
| 2024 | £309 | £238 | £289 | £278 |
| 2025 | £307 | £283 | £302 | £267 |
| 2026 | £315 | £228 | £300 | £269 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA21 8BU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 2026 | 4, Willcocks Close, Wellington, TA21 8DL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £212,750 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 1, Willcocks Close, Wellington, TA21 8DL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2026 | Twyford Cottage, 1A, Twyford Place, Wellington, TA21 8BZ | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 23, Champford Mews, Wellington, TA21 8JW | Terraced | Freehold | £229,500 | |
| 23 Apr 2026 | 104, Bulford, Wellington, TA21 8DH | Detached | Freehold | £230,000 |
In the TA21 8BU postcode area, located within Wellington North, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA21 8BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Wellington Convenience Store | 15 Fore Street, Wellington, TA21 8AA | Walking directions to Wellington Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 6 Fore Street, Wellington, TA21 8AQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Danya Store | 18 High Street, Wellington, TA21 8RA | Walking directions to Danya Store |
| 0.4 mi | Waitrose | 40 High Street, Wellington, TA21 8RD | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Longforth Road, Wellington, TA21 8RQ | Walking directions to Asda |
Annual council tax rates for Somerset district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for TA21 8BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gideon Amos
Taunton and Wellington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TA21 8BU records about 126 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around TA21 8BU in Wellington North is £265,000 (about £292 per square foot) based on 204 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to TA21 8BU, including Wellington School, Beech Grove Primary School (Good) and Court Fields School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
TA21 8BU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,197 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Taunton and Wellington covering TA21 8BU is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.