Postcode TA21 8SY is located in an urban city, within the Blackdown & Neroche ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Wellington North area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Hilltop Park.
Wellington North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,130 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Wellington North has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 63.3% 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 8SY.
Wellington North near TA21 8SY 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hilltop Park | Small | Walking directions to Hilltop Park |
| 0.3 mi | Beech Hill Park | Small | Walking directions to Beech Hill Park |
Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £302,500 (about £314 per square foot) in Blackdown & Neroche area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,180,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 57 | £410,000 | £324 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £275,000 | £321 |
| Terraced | 28 | £222,500 | £286 |
| Flats | 8 | £145,500 | £244 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £317,000 | £113,000 | £185,000 | £181,495 |
| 2017 | £328,750 | £107,000 | £223,000 | £172,975 |
| 2018 | £390,000 | £105,500 | £210,000 | £160,000 |
| 2019 | £350,000 | £119,000 | £223,500 | £184,500 |
| 2020 | £400,000 | £100,000 | £217,500 | £180,000 |
| 2021 | £366,750 | £109,250 | £260,000 | £222,500 |
| 2022 | £435,250 | £130,000 | £285,000 | £240,000 |
| 2023 | £457,500 | £102,500 | £265,000 | £230,000 |
| 2024 | £475,000 | £111,435 | £255,000 | £251,000 |
| 2025 | £425,000 | £145,500 | £275,000 | £220,000 |
| 2026 | £405,000 | £155,500 | £267,500 | £203,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £233 | £179 | £234 | £240 |
| 2017 | £252 | £178 | £244 | £235 |
| 2018 | £265 | £176 | £223 | £218 |
| 2019 | £257 | £182 | £245 | £199 |
| 2020 | £278 | £166 | £258 | £249 |
| 2021 | £296 | £164 | £286 | £248 |
| 2022 | £330 | £188 | £307 | £292 |
| 2023 | £312 | £147 | £291 | £286 |
| 2024 | £297 | £168 | £317 | £272 |
| 2025 | £327 | £199 | £314 | £279 |
| 2026 | £320 | £258 | £334 | £287 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA21 8SY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sept 2025 | 25, Gay Close, Wellington, TA21 9EZ | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | 44, Meyer Close, Wellington, TA21 9FE | Detached | Freehold | £335,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 26, Meyer Close, Wellington, TA21 9FE | Terraced | Leasehold | £105,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2025 | 59, Meyer Close, Wellington, TA21 9FE | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2025 | 50, Meyer Close, Wellington, TA21 9FE | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 |
In the TA21 8SY postcode area, located within Wellington North, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TA21 8SY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | 40 High Street, Wellington, TA21 8RD | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Premier Express | 67 Beech Hill, Wellington, TA21 8ER | Walking directions to Premier Express |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Longforth Road, Wellington, TA21 8RQ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Danya Store | 18 High Street, Wellington, TA21 8RA | Walking directions to Danya Store |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 6 Fore Street, Wellington, TA21 8AQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 8SY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gideon Amos
Taunton and Wellington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TA21 8SY records about 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 8SY in Blackdown & Neroche is £302,500 (about £314 per square foot) based on 124 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to TA21 8SY, including St John's Church of England Primary School (Good), Wellington School and Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
TA21 8SY scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,130 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 8SY is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.