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TA2 8LD

Monkton & North Curry

Somerset

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Detailed insights for TA2 8LD

Overview

Postcode TA2 8LD is located in a rural hamlet, within the Monkton & North Curry 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 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Gadd's Bottom Nature Reserve.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
18.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

6/10

Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.7%

Approximately 18.7% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston is £60,006 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TA2 8LD.

Flood risk

No risk

Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston near TA2 8LD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Taunton located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TA2 8LD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miGadd's Bottom Nature ReserveLargeWalking directions to Gadd's Bottom Nature Reserve

Area Profile

Population
560
Population density
82.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.42(-6%)
Public order
7.51(+15%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.46(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.78(-68%)
Burglary
4.78(+72%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
510
91.4%
Other White
20
3.58%
Chinese
11
1.97%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
0.9%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
0.72%
Total population: 558

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
163
37.47%
Level 3 (A level)
82
18.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
71
16.32%
No qualifications
52
11.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
8.05%
Total 16+ residents: 435

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
74
32.89%
Owns outright
72
32%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
12.44%
Social rents from council
24
10.67%
Other social rented
18
8%
Total households: 225

Property prices in Monkton & North Curry

Median price£325,000
Price per sq ft£317
Sales (last 12 months)188
Typical range (middle 50%)£231K – £433K

Based on 188 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 (about £317 per square foot) in Monkton & North Curry area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £1,320,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Monkton & North Curry over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached93£425,000£316
Semi-Detached46£267,500£320
Terraced47£220,000£315
Flats2£145,000£259

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Monkton & North Curry

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Monkton & North Curry.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£319,998£136,000£221,998£189,995
2017£319,998£123,995£225,995£182,995
2018£345,000£120,495£229,995£204,998
2019£352,500£130,000£232,995£187,750
2020£377,000£122,622£245,000£199,995
2021£386,250£130,000£247,500£205,500
2022£415,000£125,000£279,000£246,250
2023£420,000£81,900£275,000£225,000
2024£435,000£138,000£275,000£222,500
2025£425,000£140,000£270,000£230,000
2026£428,000£150,000£270,000£217,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Monkton & North Curry.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Monkton & North Curry.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£239£146£256£254
2017£250£198£248£262
2018£257£236£279£274
2019£272£219£276£254
2020£276£233£268£271
2021£293£248£292£302
2022£345£252£330£317
2023£332£162£323£331
2024£308£220£317£299
2025£328£273£324£316
2026£310£236£318£334
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Monkton & North Curry.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Monkton & North Curry in the last year.

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the TA2 8LD postcode area, located within Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TA2 8LD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miPrimaryCheddon Fitzpaine Church SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.7 miNot applicableKing's College PrepOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Somerset district.

Band A£1,707
Band B£1,992
Band C£2,276
Band D£2,561
Band E£3,130
Band F£3,699
Band G£4,268
Band H£5,121

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for TA2 8LD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Member of parliament

Gideon Amos

Taunton and Wellington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictSomersetE06000066
Parliamentary ConstituencyTaunton and WellingtonE14001540
ParishCheddon FitzpaineE04013214
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Taunton Rowbarton & KingstonE02006100
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Somerset West and Taunton 007BE01029278
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TA2 8LD

Is TA2 8LD (Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston) safe?

The area around TA2 8LD 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.

What is the average house price near TA2 8LD?

The median sale price around TA2 8LD in Monkton & North Curry is £325,000 (about £317 per square foot) based on 188 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TA2 8LD?

There are 2 schools close to TA2 8LD, including Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School (Good) and King's College Prep. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around TA2 8LD?

TA2 8LD 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).

Who represents TA2 8LD (Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Taunton and Wellington covering TA2 8LD is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.