Postcode TA2 7DT is located in an urban city, within the Taunton North area of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Taunton Pyrland & Priorswood area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 138.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Taunton Pyrland & Priorswood is £41,524 per year. The median sale price in Taunton North is £255,000 (around £280 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £220,000 and £315,000. The nearest station is Taunton, about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Children's Wood.
Taunton Pyrland & Priorswood has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,584 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Taunton Pyrland & Priorswood has a very high crime rate, with approximately 138.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 54.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Taunton Pyrland & Priorswood is £41,524 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 228 ft away from TA2 7DT.
Taunton Pyrland & Priorswood near TA2 7DT 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Taunton | N/A | Walking directions to Taunton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Children's Wood | Large | Walking directions to Children's Wood |
| 0.4 mi | Lyngford Park | Medium | Walking directions to Lyngford Park |
| 0.5 mi | Greenway Park | Small | Walking directions to Greenway Park |
Based on 129 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £370,000 | £304 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £267,100 | £280 |
| Terraced | 41 | £225,000 | £276 |
| Flats | 6 | £130,000 | £190 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA2 7DT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2026 | 35, Priorswood Road, Taunton, TA2 7PS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 03 Mar 2026 | 23, Wellesley Street, Taunton, TA2 7DS | Flats | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 41, Wellesley Street, Taunton, TA2 7DS | Flats | Leasehold | £100,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 8, Wellesley Street, Taunton, TA2 7DS | Terraced | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 25 Sept 2025 | 64, Priorswood Road, Taunton, TA2 7PT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £315,000 |
In the TA2 7DT postcode area, located within Taunton Pyrland & Priorswood, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TA2 7DT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Priorswood Road, Taunton, TA2 7PS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 101-103 Priorswood Road, Taunton, TA2 7PT | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Your Choice | 32 Kingston Road, Taunton, TA2 7SE | Walking directions to Your Choice |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 169 Cheddon Road, Taunton, TA2 7AH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 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 7DT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gideon Amos
Taunton and Wellington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TA2 7DT records about 139 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around TA2 7DT in Taunton North is £255,000 (about £280 per square foot) based on 129 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to TA2 7DT, including Priorswood Primary School (Good), St Andrew's Church School (Good) and The Sky Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to TA2 7DT is Taunton, about 422 m away.
TA2 7DT scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,584 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 7DT is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.