Postcode TA21 8BW 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 5.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Wellington Tennis Club.
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 8.5% 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 8BW.
Wellington North near TA21 8BW 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 5.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 8BW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr 2025 | 1, Ardwyn, Wellington, TA21 8BW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 17 Sept 2025 | 4, Swains, Wellington, TA21 8BN | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2025 | 7, Swains, Wellington, TA21 8BN | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 25, Foxdown Terrace, Wellington, TA21 8BL | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2025 | 38, Foxdown Terrace, Wellington, TA21 8BL | Terraced | Freehold | £227,000 |
In the TA21 8BW postcode area, located within Wellington North, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA21 8BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | 6 Fore Street, Wellington, TA21 8AQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Wellington Convenience Store | 15 Fore Street, Wellington, TA21 8AA | Walking directions to Wellington Convenience Store |
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 8BW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gideon Amos
Taunton and Wellington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TA21 8BW 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 8BW 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 8BW, including Wellesley Park Primary School (Good), Wellington School and Court Fields School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
TA21 8BW 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 8BW is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.