Postcode TA2 7PH is located in an urban city, within the Taunton North 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 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Children's Wood.
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 44.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 21 ft away from TA2 7PH.
Taunton North Town near TA2 7PH 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Greenway Park | Small | Walking directions to Greenway Park |
Based on 137 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 | 28 | £377,500 | £307 |
| Semi-Detached | 57 | £267,100 | £280 |
| Terraced | 46 | £226,500 | £277 |
| 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 7PH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2025 | 11, Kilkenny Avenue, Taunton, TA2 7PJ | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 07 Jul 2025 | The Ferns, Kilkenny Avenue, Taunton, TA2 7PJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 45, Cheddon Road, Taunton, TA2 7BS | Terraced | Freehold | £231,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2026 | Flat 2, 17, Clifton Terrace, Taunton, TA2 7BL | Flats | Leasehold | £95,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2026 | Flat 3, 17, Clifton Terrace, Taunton, TA2 7BL | Flats | Leasehold | £107,000 |
In the TA2 7PH postcode area, located within Taunton North Town, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA2 7PH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Priorswood Road, Taunton, TA2 7PS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Your Choice | 32 Kingston Road, Taunton, TA2 7SE | Walking directions to Your Choice |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 101-103 Priorswood Road, Taunton, TA2 7PT | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Top Market | 73 Station Road, Taunton, TA1 1PA | Walking directions to Top Market |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 169 Cheddon Road, Taunton, TA2 7AH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 7PH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gideon Amos
Taunton and Wellington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TA2 7PH 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 7PH in Taunton North Town is £255,000 (about £280 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to TA2 7PH, including St Andrew's Church School (Good), Priorswood Primary School (Good) and The Sky Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to TA2 7PH is Taunton, about 239 m away.
TA2 7PH 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 7PH is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.