Postcode TA2 7JZ is located in an urban city, within the Taunton North ward 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 146.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Taunton Pyrland & Priorswood is £37,900 per year. The nearest station is Taunton located about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Lyngford Park.
Taunton Pyrland & Priorswood has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,559 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Taunton Pyrland & Priorswood has a very high crime rate, with approximately 146.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 55.2% 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 of residents in Taunton Pyrland & Priorswood is £37,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TA2 7JZ.
Taunton Pyrland & Priorswood near TA2 7JZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £265,500 in Taunton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £540,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £350,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £124,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 61 | £275,000 |
| Terraced | 59 | £238,000 |
10 years price trend in Taunton North
In the TA2 7JZ postcode area, located within Taunton Pyrland & Priorswood, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Waggon | Dorchester Road, Taunton, TA2 7JN | |
| 0.5 mi | The O'Bridge | Massingham Park, Taunton, TA2 7RX |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.