Postcode TA21 8EX is located in an urban city, within the Wellington area of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Wellington South, Rockwell Green & West Buckland area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 43.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wellington South, Rockwell Green & West Buckland is £54,027 per year. The median sale price in Wellington is £265,000 (around £294 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £215,000 and £335,000. The nearest station is Bishops Lydeard, about 5.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Hilltop Park.
Wellington South, Rockwell Green & West Buckland has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,168 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 8% least deprived areas in England.
Wellington South, Rockwell Green & West Buckland has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wellington South, Rockwell Green & West Buckland is £54,027 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 293 ft away from TA21 8EX.
Wellington South, Rockwell Green & West Buckland near TA21 8EX 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 5.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hilltop Park | Small | Walking directions to Hilltop Park |
| 0.2 mi | Elm Meadows | Small | Walking directions to Elm Meadows |
| 0.2 mi | Beech Hill Park | Small | Walking directions to Beech Hill Park |
Based on 199 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 (about £294 per square foot) in Wellington area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £795,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 56 | £377,500 | £313 |
| Semi-Detached | 60 | £265,000 | £295 |
| Terraced | 64 | £229,975 | £273 |
| Flats | 19 | £145,000 | £276 |
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 | £407,500 | £139,000 | £280,500 | £230,000 |
| 2026 | £385,000 | £145,000 | £250,000 | £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 | £303 | £267 |
| 2026 | £316 | £228 | £293 | £266 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA21 8EX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun 2025 | 46, Oakfield Park, Wellington, TA21 8EY | Detached | Freehold | £397,000 | |
| 29 May 2025 | 22, Hoyles Road, Wellington, TA21 9AH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £258,000 | |
| 09 Apr 2026 | 25, Blackmoor Road, Wellington, TA21 8ED | Detached | Freehold | £385,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2026 | 23, Blackmoor Road, Wellington, TA21 8ED | Detached | Freehold | £370,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 21, Blackmoor Road, Wellington, TA21 8ED | Detached | Freehold | £235,000 |
In the TA21 8EX postcode area, located within Wellington South, Rockwell Green & West Buckland, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Wellesley Park Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Apr 2026. | |
Wellesley Park Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 21 Apr 2026
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| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Wellington School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | St John's Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Mar 2023. | |
St John's Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 7 Mar 2023
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TA21 8EX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier Express | 67 Beech Hill, Wellington, TA21 8ER | Walking directions to Premier Express |
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 8EX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gideon Amos
Taunton and Wellington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TA21 8EX records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 8EX in Wellington is £265,000 (about £294 per square foot) based on 199 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to TA21 8EX, including Wellesley Park Primary School (Good), Wellington School and St John's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
TA21 8EX scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,168 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 8EX is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.