Postcode TA21 8LQ 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 average crime levels, with around 55.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% 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 5.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Basins Park.
Wellington North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,006 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Wellington North has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.9% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 170 ft away from TA21 8LQ.
Wellington North near TA21 8LQ 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 5.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Basins Park | Large | Walking directions to The Basins Park |
| 0.3 mi | Wellington Park | Small | Walking directions to Wellington Park |
| 0.5 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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA21 8LQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Aug 2025 | 49, Springfield Road, Wellington, TA21 8LQ | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 09 May 2025 | 55, Springfield Road, Wellington, TA21 8LQ | Terraced | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 43, Springfield Road, Wellington, TA21 8LQ | Terraced | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2026 | 2A, Springfield Road, Wellington, TA21 8LG | Detached | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 10 Feb 2026 | 21, High Path, Wellington, TA21 8NH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £445,000 |
In the TA21 8LQ postcode area, located within Wellington North, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA21 8LQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | Mill Stream Gardens, Tonedale, Wellington, TA21 0BQ | Walking directions to One Stop |
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 8LQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gideon Amos
Taunton and Wellington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TA21 8LQ records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 8LQ 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 8LQ, including Beech Grove Primary School (Good), Court Fields School (Good) and Rockwell Green Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
TA21 8LQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,006 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 8LQ is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.