Postcode TA2 8EP is located in an urban city, within the Taunton North ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Taunton Pyrland & Priorswood area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Taunton Pyrland & Priorswood is £41,524 per year. The nearest station is Taunton, about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Maidenbrook Country Park.
Taunton Pyrland & Priorswood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,357 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Taunton Pyrland & Priorswood has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Taunton Pyrland & Priorswood is £41,524 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TA2 8EP.
Taunton Pyrland & Priorswood near TA2 8EP 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Taunton | N/A | Walking directions to Taunton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Maidenbrook Country Park | Medium | Walking directions to Maidenbrook Country Park |
| 0.2 mi | Lyngford Park | Medium | Walking directions to Lyngford 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 8EP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Nov 2025 | 44, Buckland Road, Taunton, TA2 8EP | Terraced | Freehold | £175,500 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 30, Buckland Road, Taunton, TA2 8EP | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 19, Chantry Close, Taunton, TA2 8EN | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 9, Chantry Close, Taunton, TA2 8EN | Terraced | Freehold | £221,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 33, Blackmoor Road, Taunton, TA2 8EL | Terraced | Freehold | £237,500 |
In the TA2 8EP postcode area, located within Taunton Pyrland & Priorswood, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA2 8EP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 6-8 Priorswood Place, Taunton, TA2 7JW | 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 8EP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gideon Amos
Taunton and Wellington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TA2 8EP records about 62 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around TA2 8EP in Taunton Pyrland & Priorswood is £255,000 (about £280 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to TA2 8EP, including Selworthy Special School (Good), Lyngford Park Primary School (Good) and The Sky Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to TA2 8EP is Taunton, about 1,430 m away.
TA2 8EP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,357 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 8EP is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.