Postcode TA21 8FD 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below 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 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Stedhams Close.
Wellington North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,555 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Wellington North has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 0 ft away from TA21 8FD.
Wellington North near TA21 8FD 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Stedhams Close | Small | Walking directions to Stedhams Close |
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 8FD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | 27, Normandy Row, Wellington, TA21 8FD | Detached | Freehold | £405,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 29, Normandy Row, Wellington, TA21 8FD | Detached | Freehold | £340,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 17, Normandy Row, Wellington, TA21 8FD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £380,000 | |
| 01 Jul 2025 | 3, Normandy Row, Wellington, TA21 8FD | Detached | Freehold | £455,000 | |
| 20 Apr 2026 | 24, Gregorys Crescent, Wellington, TA21 8FB | Terraced | Freehold | £237,500 |
In the TA21 8FD postcode area, located within Wellington North, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA21 8FD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Longforth Road, Wellington, TA21 8RQ | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Longforth Road, Wellington, TA21 8RQ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | One Stop | Mill Stream Gardens, Tonedale, Wellington, TA21 0BQ | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | Nynehead Road, Wellington, TA21 9SE | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | Danya Store | 18 High Street, Wellington, TA21 8RA | Walking directions to Danya 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 8FD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gideon Amos
Taunton and Wellington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TA21 8FD records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 8FD in Wellington North is £265,000 (about £292 per square foot) based on 204 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to TA21 8FD, including Orchard Grove Primary School, Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School (Good) and St John's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
TA21 8FD scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,555 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 8FD is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.