Postcode TA2 8JQ 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% 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 2.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is The Spinney.
Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,175 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.4 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 8JQ.
Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston near TA2 8JQ 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 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Spinney | Medium | Walking directions to The Spinney |
Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £267 per square foot) in Rowbarton & Staplegrove area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,250,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £475,000 | £333 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £290,000 | £269 |
| Terraced | 65 | £240,000 | £253 |
| Flats | 17 | £127,000 | £204 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £383,750 | £112,500 | £194,500 | £164,950 |
| 2017 | £315,000 | £100,275 | £183,975 | £169,000 |
| 2018 | £350,000 | £113,000 | £220,000 | £178,250 |
| 2019 | £326,500 | £110,000 | £226,250 | £181,500 |
| 2020 | £406,250 | £106,000 | £220,000 | £185,750 |
| 2021 | £400,000 | £115,000 | £276,750 | £200,000 |
| 2022 | £500,000 | £147,500 | £277,000 | £233,000 |
| 2023 | £430,000 | £135,500 | £280,000 | £223,000 |
| 2024 | £425,000 | £160,000 | £285,000 | £249,000 |
| 2025 | £490,000 | £126,750 | £265,000 | £241,000 |
| 2026 | £462,500 | £127,000 | £290,000 | £225,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £238 | £124 | £189 | £172 |
| 2017 | £248 | £181 | £187 | £193 |
| 2018 | £267 | £199 | £230 | £194 |
| 2019 | £266 | £199 | £219 | £200 |
| 2020 | £297 | £150 | £244 | £203 |
| 2021 | £299 | £202 | £264 | £217 |
| 2022 | £344 | £222 | £275 | £249 |
| 2023 | £318 | £254 | £296 | £236 |
| 2024 | £316 | £260 | £270 | £256 |
| 2025 | £328 | £203 | £299 | £259 |
| 2026 | £339 | £215 | £267 | £253 |
There were 3 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA2 8JQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul 2026 | 4, The Conies, Taunton, TA2 8HW | Terraced | Freehold | £385,000 | |
| 28 May 2026 | The Old Parsonage, Taunton, TA2 8HW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £960,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2026 | 5, The Conies, Taunton, TA2 8HW | Terraced | Freehold | £538,000 |
In the TA2 8JQ postcode area, located within Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Kingston St Mary Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good |
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 8JQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nick O'Donnell
Rowbarton and Staplegrove - Elected 21 Nov 2024
Gideon Amos
Taunton and Wellington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TA2 8JQ records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 8JQ in Rowbarton & Staplegrove is £270,000 (about £267 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to TA2 8JQ, including Kingston St Mary Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
TA2 8JQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,175 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 8JQ is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nick O'Donnell (Liberal Democrats).