Postcode TA2 6LX is located in an urban city, within the Rowbarton & Staplegrove ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston is £60,006 per year. The nearest station is Taunton, about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Greenway Park.
Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,171 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.
Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston is £60,006 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 292 ft away from TA2 6LX.
Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston near TA2 6LX 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Taunton | N/A | Walking directions to Taunton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA2 6LX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2026 | 179, Greenway Road, Taunton, TA2 6LQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £345,000 | |
| 01 Apr 2026 | Flat 1, Greenway Court, 218, Greenway Road, Taunton, TA2 6LH | Flats | Leasehold | £171,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 2, Stanway Close, Taunton, TA2 6NJ | Flats | Leasehold | £146,000 | |
| 04 Dec 2025 | 23, Stanway Close, Taunton, TA2 6NJ | Flats | Leasehold | £126,500 | |
| 08 Sept 2025 | Ash Court, 7, Stanway Close, Taunton, TA2 6NJ | Flats | Leasehold | £153,000 |
In the TA2 6LX postcode area, located within Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TA2 6LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Greenway Garage | 209 Greenway Road, Taunton, TA2 6LQ | Walking directions to Greenway Garage |
| 0.4 mi | ALDI | Chip Lane, Taunton, TA1 1BZ | Walking directions to ALDI |
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 6LX, 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 6LX records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 TA2 6LX in Rowbarton & Staplegrove is £270,000 (about £267 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to TA2 6LX, including Taunton School, Taunton Preparatory School and St Andrew's Church School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to TA2 6LX is Taunton, about 1,034 m away.
TA2 6LX scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,171 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 6LX is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nick O'Donnell (Liberal Democrats).