Postcode TA2 6HQ is located in an urban city, within the Rowbarton & Staplegrove area of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Taunton North Town area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Taunton North Town is £48,682 per year. The median sale price in Rowbarton & Staplegrove is £270,000 (around £266 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £203,000 and £345,500. The nearest station is Taunton, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Greenway Park.
Taunton North Town has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,334 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.
Taunton North Town has an average crime rate, with approximately 48 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Taunton North Town is £48,682 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 202 ft away from TA2 6HQ.
Taunton North Town near TA2 6HQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Taunton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Taunton | N/A | Walking directions to Taunton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Greenway Park | Small | Walking directions to Greenway Park |
Based on 155 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £266 per square foot) in Rowbarton & Staplegrove area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,065,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £475,000 | £334 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £290,000 | £269 |
| Terraced | 71 | £232,500 | £252 |
| Flats | 20 | £127,250 | £215 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £383,750 | £112,500 | £194,500 | £164,950 |
| 2017 | £315,000 | £100,275 | £183,975 | £169,000 |
| 2018 | £350,000 | £113,000 | £220,000 | £178,250 |
| 2019 | £326,500 | £110,000 | £226,250 | £181,500 |
| 2020 | £406,250 | £106,000 | £220,000 | £185,750 |
| 2021 | £400,000 | £115,000 | £276,750 | £200,000 |
| 2022 | £500,000 | £147,500 | £277,000 | £233,000 |
| 2023 | £430,000 | £135,500 | £280,000 | £223,000 |
| 2024 | £425,000 | £160,000 | £285,000 | £249,000 |
| 2025 | £490,000 | £126,750 | £265,000 | £240,000 |
| 2026 | £462,500 | £127,500 | £305,000 | £215,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £238 | £124 | £189 | £172 |
| 2017 | £248 | £181 | £187 | £193 |
| 2018 | £267 | £199 | £230 | £194 |
| 2019 | £266 | £199 | £219 | £200 |
| 2020 | £297 | £150 | £244 | £203 |
| 2021 | £299 | £202 | £264 | £217 |
| 2022 | £344 | £222 | £275 | £249 |
| 2023 | £318 | £254 | £296 | £236 |
| 2024 | £316 | £260 | £270 | £256 |
| 2025 | £328 | £203 | £299 | £256 |
| 2026 | £339 | £216 | £267 | £260 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA2 6HQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct 2025 | 35, Herbert Street, Taunton, TA2 6HJ | Terraced | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 07 Oct 2025 | 25, Herbert Street, Taunton, TA2 6HJ | Terraced | Freehold | £182,500 | |
| 10 Aug 2026 | 42, Herbert Street, Taunton, TA2 6HL | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 16, Herbert Street, Taunton, TA2 6HL | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 29, Thomas Street, Taunton, TA2 6HB | Terraced | Freehold | £201,000 |
In the TA2 6HQ postcode area, located within Taunton North Town, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Andrew's Church School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 1 Oct 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Priorswood Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Nov 2022. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | North Town Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Apr 2013. |
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TA2 6HQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Your Choice | 32 Kingston Road, Taunton, TA2 7SE | Walking directions to Your Choice |
| 0.2 mi | ALDI | Chip Lane, Taunton, TA1 1BZ | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.3 mi | Top Market | 73 Station Road, Taunton, TA1 1PA | Walking directions to Top Market |
| 0.3 mi | ROM Market | 57 Station Road, Taunton, TA1 1NZ | Walking directions to ROM Market |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Priorswood Road, Taunton, TA2 7PS | Walking directions to Tesco 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 TA2 6HQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nick O'Donnell
Rowbarton and Staplegrove - Elected 21 Nov 2024
Gideon Amos
Taunton and Wellington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TA2 6HQ records about 48 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around TA2 6HQ in Rowbarton & Staplegrove is £270,000 (about £266 per square foot) based on 155 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to TA2 6HQ, including St Andrew's Church School (Requires improvement), Priorswood Primary School (Good) and North Town Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to TA2 6HQ is Taunton, about 277 m away.
TA2 6HQ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,334 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 TA2 6HQ is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nick O'Donnell (Liberal Democrats).