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TA2 7PS

Priorswood Road

Taunton North

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Detailed insights for TA2 7PS

Overview

Postcode TA2 7PS 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below 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 0.2 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.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

Taunton North Town has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,150 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Taunton North Town has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Taunton North Town is £48,682 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 69 ft away from TA2 7PS.

Flood risk

No risk

Taunton North Town near TA2 7PS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Taunton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for TA2 7PS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Taunton

N/A

Walking directions to Taunton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TA2 7PS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miChildren's WoodLargeWalking directions to Children's Wood
0.5 miLyngford ParkMediumWalking directions to Lyngford Park
0.5 miGreenway ParkSmallWalking directions to Greenway Park

Area Profile

Population
387
Population density
3,922.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.78(+7%)
Public order
9.72(+49%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.51(-50%)
Burglary
4.86(+75%)
Other theft
4.42(-21%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
341
87.89%
Other White
21
5.41%
Arab
9
2.32%
Other Asian
6
1.55%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.77%
Total population: 388

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
118
34.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
59
17.35%
Level 3 (A level)
58
17.06%
No qualifications
49
14.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
8.24%
Total 16+ residents: 340

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
97
51.87%
Owns with a mortgage
51
27.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
16.58%
Shared ownership
4
2.14%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.14%
Total households: 187

Property prices in Taunton North

Median price£255,000
Price per sq ft£280
Sales (last 12 months)137
Typical range (middle 50%)£220K – £313K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Taunton North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£377,500£307
Semi-Detached57£267,100£280
Terraced46£226,500£277
Flats6£130,000£190

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Taunton North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Taunton North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Taunton North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Taunton North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Taunton North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Taunton North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA2 7PS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA2 7PS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Feb 202635, Priorswood Road, Taunton, TA2 7PSSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
08 Dec 20257, Edward Court, Plais Street, Taunton, TA2 7DXSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
13 Mar 202633, Compton Close, Taunton, TA2 7UDTerracedFreehold£207,000
07 Jan 202615, Compton Close, Taunton, TA2 7UDTerracedFreehold£203,000
19 Dec 202522, Compton Close, Taunton, TA2 7UDTerracedFreehold£200,000

Schools

In the TA2 7PS postcode area, located within Taunton North Town, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TA2 7PS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryPriorswood Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Andrew's Church SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miNot applicableThe Sky AcademyAcademy special converter

N/A

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA2 7PS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TA2 7PS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressPriorswood Road, Taunton, TA2 7PSWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miOne Stop101-103 Priorswood Road, Taunton, TA2 7PTWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miYour Choice32 Kingston Road, Taunton, TA2 7SEWalking directions to Your Choice
0.3 miCo-op Food169 Cheddon Road, Taunton, TA2 7AHWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miTop Market73 Station Road, Taunton, TA1 1PAWalking directions to Top Market

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Somerset district.

Band A£1,707
Band B£1,992
Band C£2,276
Band D£2,561
Band E£3,130
Band F£3,699
Band G£4,268
Band H£5,121

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for TA2 7PS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Member of parliament

Gideon Amos

Taunton and Wellington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictSomersetE06000066
Parliamentary ConstituencyTaunton and WellingtonE14001540
WardTaunton NorthE05014383
ParishTauntonE04013217
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Taunton North TownE02006105
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Somerset West and Taunton 011FE01029300
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TA2 7PS

Is TA2 7PS (Taunton North Town) safe?

The area around TA2 7PS records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.

What is the average house price near TA2 7PS?

The median sale price around TA2 7PS in Taunton North Town is £255,000 (about £280 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TA2 7PS?

There are 16 schools close to TA2 7PS, including Priorswood Primary School (Good), St Andrew's Church School (Good) and The Sky Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to TA2 7PS?

The closest station to TA2 7PS is Taunton, about 346 m away.

How deprived is the area around TA2 7PS?

TA2 7PS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,150 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TA2 7PS (Taunton North Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Taunton and Wellington covering TA2 7PS is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.

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