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TA2 7ST

Kingston Road

Rowbarton & Staplegrove

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Detailed insights for TA2 7ST

Overview

Postcode TA2 7ST 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 0.7 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.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston is £60,006 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TA2 7ST.

Flood risk

No risk

Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston near TA2 7ST 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for TA2 7ST
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Taunton

N/A

Walking directions to Taunton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TA2 7ST
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miTaunton GreenMediumWalking directions to Taunton Green
0.5 miGreenway ParkSmallWalking directions to Greenway Park

Area Profile

Population
295
Population density
3,470.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
68.55(+105%)
Public order
10.08(+54%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.39(+14%)
Other theft
3.36(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.36(-77%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
286
97.28%
Other White
4
1.36%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.02%
Roma
1
0.34%
Total population: 294

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
106
41.9%
Level 3 (A level)
49
19.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
15.81%
No qualifications
21
8.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
7.11%
Total 16+ residents: 253

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
77
61.6%
Owns with a mortgage
40
32%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.4%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.4%
Social rents from council
2
1.6%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Rowbarton & Staplegrove

Median price£270,000
Price per sq ft£267
Sales (last 12 months)142
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £345K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rowbarton & Staplegrove over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached31£475,000£333
Semi-Detached29£290,000£269
Terraced65£240,000£253
Flats17£127,000£204

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rowbarton & Staplegrove

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rowbarton & Staplegrove.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rowbarton & Staplegrove.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rowbarton & Staplegrove.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rowbarton & Staplegrove.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rowbarton & Staplegrove in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA2 7ST.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA2 7ST
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Mar 2026182, Kingston Road, Taunton, TA2 7STDetachedFreehold£400,000
30 Jul 2025166, Kingston Road, Taunton, TA2 7STDetachedFreehold£350,000
30 Jul 2025178, Kingston Road, Taunton, TA2 7STDetachedFreehold£500,000
17 Jul 20258, Clifford Avenue, Taunton, TA2 6DJSemi-DetachedFreehold£400,000
13 Jun 202522, Clifford Avenue, Taunton, TA2 6DJSemi-DetachedFreehold£360,000

Schools

In the TA2 7ST postcode area, located within Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TA2 7ST
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWellsprings Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicablePark House SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableTaunton SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TA2 7ST

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TA2 7ST
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCo-op Food169 Cheddon Road, Taunton, TA2 7AHWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miCostcutter301 Cheddon Road, Taunton, TA2 7BAWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miGreenway Garage209 Greenway Road, Taunton, TA2 6LQWalking directions to Greenway Garage
0.5 miYour Choice32 Kingston Road, Taunton, TA2 7SEWalking directions to Your Choice

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 7ST, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nick O'Donnell

Rowbarton and Staplegrove - Elected 21 Nov 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Gideon Amos

Taunton and Wellington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictSomersetE06000066
Parliamentary ConstituencyTaunton and WellingtonE14001540
ParishTauntonE04013217
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Taunton Rowbarton & KingstonE02006100
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Somerset West and Taunton 007DE01029306
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TA2 7ST

Is TA2 7ST (Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston) safe?

The area around TA2 7ST 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.

What is the average house price near TA2 7ST?

The median sale price around TA2 7ST in Rowbarton & Staplegrove is £270,000 (about £267 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TA2 7ST?

There are 13 schools close to TA2 7ST, including Wellsprings Primary School (Good), Park House School (Good) and Taunton School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to TA2 7ST?

The closest station to TA2 7ST is Taunton, about 1,130 m away.

How deprived is the area around TA2 7ST?

TA2 7ST 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).

Who represents TA2 7ST (Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Taunton and Wellington covering TA2 7ST is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nick O'Donnell (Liberal Democrats).

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