Postcode TA2 7QH 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 0.5 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.
Taunton North Town has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,150 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Taunton North Town has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.0% 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.
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 43 ft away from TA2 7QH.
Taunton North Town near TA2 7QH 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 | Children's Wood | Large | Walking directions to Children's Wood |
| 0.3 mi | Lyngford Park | Medium | Walking directions to Lyngford Park |
Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 (about £279 per square foot) in Taunton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £645,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £370,000 | £304 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £268,550 | £280 |
| Terraced | 43 | £225,000 | £276 |
| 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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA2 7QH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Jun 2025 | Brewers Fayre, Massingham Park, Taunton, TA2 7RX | Other | Freehold | £1,440,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 92, Massingham Park, Taunton, TA2 7TQ | Terraced | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 28, Draycott Avenue, Taunton, TA2 7QF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £340,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2026 | 27, Lansdowne Road, Taunton, TA2 7QB | Detached | Freehold | £385,000 | |
| 11 Feb 2026 | 31, Lansdowne Road, Taunton, TA2 7QB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £295,000 |
In the TA2 7QH postcode area, located within Taunton North Town, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TA2 7QH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 101-103 Priorswood Road, Taunton, TA2 7PT | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Priorswood Road, Taunton, TA2 7PS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 6-8 Priorswood Place, Taunton, TA2 7JW | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 169 Cheddon Road, Taunton, TA2 7AH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | The Food Warehouse | Priory Fields Retail Park, Taunton, TA1 1QS | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
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 7QH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gideon Amos
Taunton and Wellington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TA2 7QH 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.
The median sale price around TA2 7QH in Taunton North is £255,000 (about £279 per square foot) based on 132 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to TA2 7QH, including The Sky Academy, Priorswood Primary School (Good) and Selworthy Special School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to TA2 7QH is Taunton, about 844 m away.
TA2 7QH 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).
The Member of Parliament for Taunton and Wellington covering TA2 7QH is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.