Postcode TA2 8ET 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 moderate crime levels, with around 49.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Taunton Pyrland & Priorswood is £41,524 per year. The nearest station is Taunton located about 1.0 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Maidenbrook Country Park.
Taunton Pyrland & Priorswood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,565 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Taunton Pyrland & Priorswood has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 49.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.7% 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 8ET.
Taunton Pyrland & Priorswood near TA2 8ET 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Maidenbrook Country Park | Medium | Walking directions to Maidenbrook Country Park |
| 0.3 mi | Lyngford Park | Medium | Walking directions to Lyngford Park |
Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Taunton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £540,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £350,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £116,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 68 | £267,000 |
| Terraced | 44 | £235,500 |
10 year median price trend in Taunton North
In the TA2 8ET postcode area, located within Taunton Pyrland & Priorswood, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA2 8ET
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 6-8 Priorswood Place, Taunton, TA2 7JW | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Somerset district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.