Postcode TA2 8BJ is located in a rural hamlet, within the Monkton & North Curry ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Taunton Halcon & Monkton Heathfield area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Taunton Halcon & Monkton Heathfield is £59,559 per year. The nearest station is Taunton, about 2.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Taunton Halcon & Monkton Heathfield has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,604 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.
Taunton Halcon & Monkton Heathfield has a high crime rate, with approximately 81 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 Halcon & Monkton Heathfield is £59,559 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 104 ft away from TA2 8BJ.
Taunton Halcon & Monkton Heathfield near TA2 8BJ 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 188 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 (about £317 per square foot) in Monkton & North Curry area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £1,320,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 93 | £425,000 | £316 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £267,500 | £320 |
| Terraced | 47 | £220,000 | £315 |
| Flats | 2 | £145,000 | £259 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £319,998 | £136,000 | £221,998 | £189,995 |
| 2017 | £319,998 | £123,995 | £225,995 | £182,995 |
| 2018 | £345,000 | £120,495 | £229,995 | £204,998 |
| 2019 | £352,500 | £130,000 | £232,995 | £187,750 |
| 2020 | £377,000 | £122,622 | £245,000 | £199,995 |
| 2021 | £386,250 | £130,000 | £247,500 | £205,500 |
| 2022 | £415,000 | £125,000 | £279,000 | £246,250 |
| 2023 | £420,000 | £81,900 | £275,000 | £225,000 |
| 2024 | £435,000 | £138,000 | £275,000 | £222,500 |
| 2025 | £425,000 | £140,000 | £270,000 | £230,000 |
| 2026 | £428,000 | £150,000 | £270,000 | £217,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £239 | £146 | £256 | £254 |
| 2017 | £250 | £198 | £248 | £262 |
| 2018 | £257 | £236 | £279 | £274 |
| 2019 | £272 | £219 | £276 | £254 |
| 2020 | £276 | £233 | £268 | £271 |
| 2021 | £293 | £248 | £292 | £302 |
| 2022 | £345 | £252 | £330 | £317 |
| 2023 | £332 | £162 | £323 | £331 |
| 2024 | £308 | £220 | £317 | £299 |
| 2025 | £328 | £273 | £324 | £316 |
| 2026 | £310 | £236 | £318 | £334 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA2 8BJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sept 2025 | 138, Bridgwater Road, Taunton, TA2 8BJ | Other | Freehold | £705,550 | |
| 03 Jun 2026 | 28, Saffin Drive, Taunton, TA2 8DP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2025 | 68, Saffin Drive, Taunton, TA2 8DP | Terraced | Freehold | £223,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 40B, Saffin Drive, Taunton, TA2 8DP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £231,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2025 | 42A, Saffin Drive, Taunton, TA2 8DP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £228,000 |
In the TA2 8BJ postcode area, located within Taunton Halcon & Monkton Heathfield, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TA2 8BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 15 School Road, Taunton, TA2 8PB | 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 8BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gideon Amos
Taunton and Wellington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TA2 8BJ records about 81 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, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around TA2 8BJ in Monkton & North Curry is £325,000 (about £317 per square foot) based on 188 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to TA2 8BJ, including West Monkton Church of England School (Good), Monkton Wood Academy and Cambian Somerset School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
TA2 8BJ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,604 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 8BJ is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.