Postcode TA2 8HB 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 146.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Taunton Pyrland & Priorswood is £37,900 per year. The nearest station is Taunton located about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Lyngford Park.
Taunton Pyrland & Priorswood has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,559 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Taunton Pyrland & Priorswood has a very high crime rate, with approximately 146.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 63.1% 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 of residents in Taunton Pyrland & Priorswood is £37,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TA2 8HB.
Taunton Pyrland & Priorswood near TA2 8HB 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Taunton | N/A | Walking directions to Taunton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lyngford Park | Medium | Walking directions to Lyngford Park |
Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £262,500 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 | 24 | £355,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £120,625 |
| Semi-Detached | 66 | £273,500 |
| Terraced | 53 | £238,000 |
10 year median price trend in Taunton North
In the TA2 8HB postcode area, located within Taunton Pyrland & Priorswood, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA2 8HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 6-8 Priorswood Place, Taunton, TA2 7JW | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | One Stop | 101-103 Priorswood Road, Taunton, TA2 7PT | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | 169 Cheddon Road, Taunton, TA2 7AH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Costcutter | 301 Cheddon Road, Taunton, TA2 7BA | Walking directions to Costcutter |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.