Postcode TA2 7NJ is located in an urban city, within the Rowbarton & Staplegrove ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston is £60,006 per year. The nearest station is Taunton, about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Taunton Green.
Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,180 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 49.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston is £60,006 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TA2 7NJ.
Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston near TA2 7NJ 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 142 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £267 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 | 65 | £240,000 | £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 7NJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr 2025 | 10, Longacre Close, Taunton, TA2 7TA | Terraced | Freehold | £140,500 | |
| 19 Feb 2026 | 13, Crowcombe Road, Taunton, TA2 7NH | Terraced | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 02 Mar 2026 | 182, Kingston Road, Taunton, TA2 7ST | Detached | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2025 | 166, Kingston Road, Taunton, TA2 7ST | Detached | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2025 | 178, Kingston Road, Taunton, TA2 7ST | Detached | Freehold | £500,000 |
In the TA2 7NJ postcode area, located within Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TA2 7NJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Greenway Garage | 209 Greenway Road, Taunton, TA2 6LQ | Walking directions to Greenway Garage |
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 7NJ, 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 7NJ records about 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 7NJ in Rowbarton & Staplegrove is £270,000 (about £267 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to TA2 7NJ, 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 7NJ is Taunton, about 999 m away.
TA2 7NJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,180 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 7NJ is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nick O'Donnell (Liberal Democrats).