Postcode TA2 6JU is located in an urban city, within the Rowbarton & Staplegrove ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Taunton North Town area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% 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 nearest station is Taunton, about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Greenway Park.
Taunton North Town has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,444 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Taunton North Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.9% 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 road, approximately 177 ft away from TA2 6JU.
Taunton North Town near TA2 6JU 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 142 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £267 per square foot) in Rowbarton & Staplegrove area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,250,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £475,000 | £333 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £290,000 | £269 |
| Terraced | 65 | £240,000 | £253 |
| Flats | 17 | £127,000 | £204 |
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 | £241,000 |
| 2026 | £462,500 | £127,000 | £290,000 | £225,000 |
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 | £259 |
| 2026 | £339 | £215 | £267 | £253 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA2 6JU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2026 | 50, St Andrews View, Taunton, TA2 6JU | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 12 May 2025 | 7, St Andrews View, Taunton, TA2 6JU | Terraced | Freehold | £187,500 | |
| 05 Jan 2026 | 29, Greenway Road, Taunton, TA2 6LA | Terraced | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 29, Greenway Road, Taunton, TA2 6LA | Terraced | Freehold | £279,300 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | 35A, Greenway Road, Taunton, TA2 6LA | Flats | Leasehold | £127,000 |
In the TA2 6JU postcode area, located within Taunton North Town, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TA2 6JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Your Choice | 32 Kingston Road, Taunton, TA2 7SE | Walking directions to Your Choice |
| 0.3 mi | ALDI | Chip Lane, Taunton, TA1 1BZ | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Priorswood Road, Taunton, TA2 7PS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 169 Cheddon Road, Taunton, TA2 7AH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Top Market | 73 Station Road, Taunton, TA1 1PA | Walking directions to Top Market |
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 6JU, 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 6JU records about 72 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around TA2 6JU in Rowbarton & Staplegrove is £270,000 (about £267 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to TA2 6JU, including St Andrew's Church School (Good), Priorswood Primary School (Good) and Taunton School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to TA2 6JU is Taunton, about 344 m away.
TA2 6JU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,444 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 6JU is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nick O'Donnell (Liberal Democrats).