Postcode TA2 8HZ is located in a rural village, within the Rowbarton & Staplegrove ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.0 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 2.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is The Spinney.
Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,187 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.4% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TA2 8HZ.
Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston near TA2 8HZ 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 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Spinney | Medium | Walking directions to The Spinney |
Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £262,500 in Rowbarton & Staplegrove area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £1,250,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £512,500 |
| Flats | 11 | £142,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £266,000 |
| Terraced | 57 | £242,500 |
10 year median price trend in Rowbarton & Staplegrove
In the TA2 8HZ postcode area, located within Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Kingston St Mary Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good |
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.