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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below 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 1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Children's Wood.
Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,293 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.
Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston has an average 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 133 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 | 56 | £268,550 | £280 |
| Terraced | 43 | £225,000 | £276 |
| 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 3 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA2 8GQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2026 | 2, Cranes Close, Taunton, TA2 8PT | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 76, Lees Cottages, Priorswood Road, Taunton, TA2 8QH | Terraced | Freehold | £340,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 77, Lees Cottages, Priorswood Road, Taunton, TA2 8QH | Terraced | Freehold | £280,000 |
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 0.5 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.
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
The area around TA2 8GQ records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 8GQ in Taunton North is £255,000 (about £280 per square foot) based on 133 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to TA2 8GQ, including Nerrols Primary School and Nursery (Good), Minerva Primary School and The Sky Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
TA2 8GQ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,293 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 8GQ is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.