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TA2 6PX

Rowbarton & Staplegrove

Somerset

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Overview

Postcode TA2 6PX is located in a rural hamlet, within the Rowbarton & Staplegrove ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% 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 1.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
18.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,175 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.7%

Approximately 18.7% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston is £60,006 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 119 ft away from TA2 6PX.

Flood risk

Very low

Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston near TA2 6PX has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Taunton located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
560
Population density
82.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.42(-6%)
Public order
7.51(+15%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.46(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.78(-68%)
Burglary
4.78(+72%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
510
91.4%
Other White
20
3.58%
Chinese
11
1.97%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
0.9%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
0.72%
Total population: 558

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
163
37.47%
Level 3 (A level)
82
18.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
71
16.32%
No qualifications
52
11.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
8.05%
Total 16+ residents: 435

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
74
32.89%
Owns outright
72
32%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
12.44%
Social rents from council
24
10.67%
Other social rented
18
8%
Total households: 225

Property prices in Rowbarton & Staplegrove

Median price£270,000
Price per sq ft£267
Sales (last 12 months)142
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £345K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rowbarton & Staplegrove over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached31£475,000£333
Semi-Detached29£290,000£269
Terraced65£240,000£253
Flats17£127,000£204

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rowbarton & Staplegrove

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rowbarton & Staplegrove.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rowbarton & Staplegrove.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rowbarton & Staplegrove.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rowbarton & Staplegrove.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rowbarton & Staplegrove in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA2 6PX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA2 6PX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Jun 2025Staplegrove Lodge North, Taunton, TA2 6PXDetachedFreehold£580,000
12 Jun 202677, Grove Gate, Taunton, TA2 6DEFlatsLeasehold£90,000
16 Apr 202649, Grove Gate, Taunton, TA2 6DETerracedFreehold£295,000
14 Aug 202541, Grove Gate, Taunton, TA2 6DETerracedFreehold£207,500
04 Jun 202583, Grove Gate, Taunton, TA2 6DETerracedFreehold£217,000

Schools

In the TA2 6PX postcode area, located within Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TA2 6PX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryStaplegrove Church SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryNorton Fitzwarren Church SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.9 miNot applicableTaunton Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TA2 6PX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TA2 6PX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miM&S Simply FoodPen Elm Hill, Somerset, TA2 6NRWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.4 miWelcome StaplegroveManor Road, Taunton, TA2 6ANWalking directions to Welcome Staplegrove

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Somerset district.

Band A£1,707
Band B£1,992
Band C£2,276
Band D£2,561
Band E£3,130
Band F£3,699
Band G£4,268
Band H£5,121

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for TA2 6PX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nick O'Donnell

Rowbarton and Staplegrove - Elected 21 Nov 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Gideon Amos

Taunton and Wellington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictSomersetE06000066
Parliamentary ConstituencyTaunton and WellingtonE14001540
ParishKingston St. MaryE04013215
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Taunton Rowbarton & KingstonE02006100
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Somerset West and Taunton 007BE01029278
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TA2 6PX

Is TA2 6PX (Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston) safe?

The area around TA2 6PX records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.

What is the average house price near TA2 6PX?

The median sale price around TA2 6PX in Rowbarton & Staplegrove is £270,000 (about £267 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TA2 6PX?

There are 4 schools close to TA2 6PX, including Staplegrove Church School (Good), Norton Fitzwarren Church School (Good) and Taunton Preparatory School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around TA2 6PX?

TA2 6PX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,175 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TA2 6PX (Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Taunton and Wellington covering TA2 6PX is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nick O'Donnell (Liberal Democrats).