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TA2 7AB

Wedlands

Taunton North

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Overview

Postcode TA2 7AB is located in an urban city, within the Taunton North ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Taunton North Town area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 187.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× 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 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Lyngford Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
187
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
14.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Taunton North Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,754 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Taunton North Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 187.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.6%

Approximately 14.6% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Taunton North Town is £48,682 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TA2 7AB.

Flood risk

No risk

Taunton North Town near TA2 7AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Taunton located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for TA2 7AB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Taunton

N/A

Walking directions to Taunton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TA2 7AB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLyngford ParkMediumWalking directions to Lyngford Park
0.4 miTaunton GreenMediumWalking directions to Taunton Green

Area Profile

Population
291
Population density
4,866.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
101.76(+205%)
Shoplifting
51.51(+679%)
Anti-social behaviour
46.48(+212%)
Public order
28.27(+332%)
Other theft
18.22(+224%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
269
92.44%
Other White
15
5.15%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.03%
Other Asian
2
0.69%
Irish
2
0.69%
Total population: 291

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
26.38%
No qualifications
44
18.72%
Level 3 (A level)
35
14.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
14.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
13.62%
Total 16+ residents: 235

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
45
36.59%
Owns with a mortgage
42
34.15%
Social rents from council
18
14.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
14.63%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Taunton North

Median price£255,000
Price per sq ft£280
Sales (last 12 months)137
Typical range (middle 50%)£220K – £313K

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 (about £280 per square foot) in Taunton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £645,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Taunton North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£377,500£307
Semi-Detached57£267,100£280
Terraced46£226,500£277
Flats6£130,000£190

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Taunton North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Taunton North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£237,500£100,500£170,000£157,500
2017£282,500£106,500£205,000£171,500
2018£300,000£115,000£260,000£175,000
2019£369,000£108,500£215,000£175,000
2020£263,750£102,500£210,000£173,000
2021£321,995£120,000£245,000£210,000
2022£367,495£131,250£277,625£240,998
2023£440,000£136,500£264,700£220,000
2024£389,625£132,500£275,000£230,000
2025£350,000£113,500£255,000£228,000
2026£362,500£130,000£287,500£230,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Taunton North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Taunton North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210£155£198£183
2017£245£183£218£191
2018£249£178£234£216
2019£260£197£267£202
2020£238£160£236£206
2021£283£197£276£238
2022£327£212£311£272
2023£322£213£281£256
2024£308£232£268£253
2025£325£234£293£266
2026£295£180£279£278
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Taunton North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Taunton North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA2 7AB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA2 7AB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Dec 202512, Wedlands, Taunton, TA2 7AESemi-DetachedFreehold£248,000
29 Sept 202514, Wedlands, Taunton, TA2 7AESemi-DetachedFreehold£267,100
19 Jun 202678, Wedlands, Taunton, TA2 7AFTerracedFreehold£232,500
27 Oct 202556, Wedlands, Taunton, TA2 7AFTerracedFreehold£210,000
01 May 2026163, Lyngford Square, Taunton, TA2 7EZSemi-DetachedFreehold£172,500

Schools

In the TA2 7AB postcode area, located within Taunton North Town, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TA2 7AB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryPriorswood Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miNot applicableThe Sky AcademyAcademy special converter

N/A

0.3 miNot applicablePark House SchoolOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA2 7AB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TA2 7AB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op Food169 Cheddon Road, Taunton, TA2 7AHWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miOne Stop101-103 Priorswood Road, Taunton, TA2 7PTWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miCo-op Food6-8 Priorswood Place, Taunton, TA2 7JWWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miTesco ExpressPriorswood Road, Taunton, TA2 7PSWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miYour Choice32 Kingston Road, Taunton, TA2 7SEWalking directions to Your Choice

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 7AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Member of parliament

Gideon Amos

Taunton and Wellington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictSomersetE06000066
Parliamentary ConstituencyTaunton and WellingtonE14001540
WardTaunton NorthE05014383
ParishTauntonE04013217
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Taunton North TownE02006105
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Somerset West and Taunton 011EE01029299
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TA2 7AB

Is TA2 7AB (Taunton North Town) safe?

The area around TA2 7AB records about 187 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.

What is the average house price near TA2 7AB?

The median sale price around TA2 7AB in Taunton North Town is £255,000 (about £280 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TA2 7AB?

There are 14 schools close to TA2 7AB, including Priorswood Primary School (Good), The Sky Academy and Park House School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to TA2 7AB?

The closest station to TA2 7AB is Taunton, about 771 m away.

How deprived is the area around TA2 7AB?

TA2 7AB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,754 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TA2 7AB (Taunton North Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Taunton and Wellington covering TA2 7AB is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.