Postcode TA2 8HF 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54.1 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 Pyrland & Priorswood is £41,524 per year. The nearest station is Taunton, about 1.1 miles away. There are 5 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 an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,542 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Taunton Pyrland & Priorswood has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.3% 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 8HF.
Taunton Pyrland & Priorswood near TA2 8HF 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Maidenbrook Country Park | Medium | Walking directions to Maidenbrook Country Park |
| 0.4 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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA2 8HF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 2026 | 22, Bossington Drive, Taunton, TA2 8HG | Terraced | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 03 Feb 2026 | 59, Fletcher Close, Taunton, TA2 8SQ | Terraced | Freehold | £238,000 | |
| 15 May 2025 | 47, Bircham Road, Taunton, TA2 8EX | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 21, Hicks Road, Taunton, TA2 8RZ | Detached | Freehold | £479,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 18, Luttrell Close, Taunton, TA2 8SA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £240,000 |
In the TA2 8HF 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 8HF
| 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for TA2 8HF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gideon Amos
Taunton and Wellington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TA2 8HF 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 8HF 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 10 schools close to TA2 8HF, including Lyngford Park Primary School (Good), Selworthy Special School (Good) and Nerrols Primary School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
TA2 8HF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,542 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 8HF is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.