Postcode TA2 7LY is located in an urban city, within the Rowbarton & Staplegrove 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 106.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Taunton Pyrland & Priorswood is £41,524 per year. The nearest station is Taunton, about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Taunton Green.
Taunton Pyrland & Priorswood has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,709 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Taunton Pyrland & Priorswood has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.6% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TA2 7LY.
Taunton Pyrland & Priorswood near TA2 7LY 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Taunton | N/A | Walking directions to Taunton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Taunton Green | Medium | Walking directions to Taunton Green |
| 0.4 mi | Greenway Park | Small | Walking directions to Greenway Park |
Based on 137 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 | 28 | £290,000 | £269 |
| Terraced | 62 | £240,000 | £253 |
| Flats | 16 | £127,000 | £215 |
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 7LY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 2026 | 13, Crowcombe Road, Taunton, TA2 7NH | Terraced | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2025 | 10, Longacre Close, Taunton, TA2 7TA | Terraced | Freehold | £140,500 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 6, Kilve Crescent, Taunton, TA2 7LT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 15 May 2025 | 23, Quantock Road, Taunton, TA2 7NN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2026 | 5, Kingston Close, Taunton, TA2 7SU | Detached | Freehold | £340,000 |
In the TA2 7LY postcode area, located within Taunton Pyrland & Priorswood, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TA2 7LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 169 Cheddon Road, Taunton, TA2 7AH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Your Choice | 32 Kingston Road, Taunton, TA2 7SE | Walking directions to Your Choice |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 301 Cheddon Road, Taunton, TA2 7BA | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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 7LY, 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 7LY records about 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 7LY in Rowbarton & Staplegrove is £270,000 (about £266 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to TA2 7LY, including Wellsprings Primary School (Good), Park House School (Good) and Priorswood Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to TA2 7LY is Taunton, about 931 m away.
TA2 7LY scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,709 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 7LY is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nick O'Donnell (Liberal Democrats).