Postcode TA2 7AH 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 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.
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.
Taunton North Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 187.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Taunton North Town is £48,682 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TA2 7AH.
Taunton North Town near TA2 7AH 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Taunton | N/A | Walking directions to Taunton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lyngford Park | Medium | Walking directions to Lyngford Park |
| 0.4 mi | Taunton Green | Medium | Walking directions to Taunton Green |
Based on 143 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 £1,250,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £475,000 | £333 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £290,000 | £269 |
| Terraced | 66 | £236,500 | £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 7AH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb 2026 | 150, Cheddon Road, Taunton, TA2 7AH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £420,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 11, Kilve Close, Taunton, TA2 7TB | Terraced | Freehold | £212,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 6, Kilve Crescent, Taunton, TA2 7LT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2025 | 138, Cheddon Road, Taunton, TA2 7DN | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 08 Jul 2025 | 132, Cheddon Road, Taunton, TA2 7DN | Terraced | Freehold | £235,000 |
In the TA2 7AH postcode area, located within Taunton North Town, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA2 7AH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | 169 Cheddon Road, Taunton, TA2 7AH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 101-103 Priorswood Road, Taunton, TA2 7PT | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Your Choice | 32 Kingston Road, Taunton, TA2 7SE | Walking directions to Your Choice |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 6-8 Priorswood Place, Taunton, TA2 7JW | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 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 7AH, 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 7AH 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.
The median sale price around TA2 7AH in Taunton North Town is £270,000 (about £266 per square foot) based on 143 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to TA2 7AH, including Priorswood Primary School (Good), Wellsprings Primary School (Good) and Park House School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to TA2 7AH is Taunton, about 782 m away.
TA2 7AH 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).
The Member of Parliament for Taunton and Wellington covering TA2 7AH is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nick O'Donnell (Liberal Democrats).