Postcode TA2 8GQ is located in an urban city, within the Taunton North ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston is £60,006 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 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Children's Wood.
Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,209 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.
Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 53.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.5% 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 Rowbarton & Kingston is £60,006 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 167 ft away from TA2 8GQ.
Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston near TA2 8GQ has very low 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Children's Wood | Large | Walking directions to Children's Wood |
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £246,500 in Taunton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £517,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £367,500 | £3,407 |
| Flats | 7 | £127,000 | £2,302 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £258,750 | £3,137 |
| Terraced | 39 | £225,000 | £2,969 |
10 year median price trend in Taunton North
In the TA2 8GQ postcode area, located within Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA2 8GQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Creechbarrow Road, Taunton, TA1 2AN | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.5 mi | Halcon Stores | 102-104 Roman Road, Taunton, TA1 2BJ | Walking directions to Halcon Stores |
| 0.5 mi | ALDI | Bridgwater Road, Taunton, TA2 8BA | Walking directions to ALDI |
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.
Elected local representatives for TA2 8GQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gideon Amos
Taunton and Wellington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.