Postcode TA2 8QG is located in an urban city, within the Taunton North 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 81.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston is £52,000 per year. The nearest station is Taunton located about 1.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Maidenbrook Country Park.
Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,209 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.
Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 30.5% 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 of residents in Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston is £52,000 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 222 ft away from TA2 8QG.
Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston near TA2 8QG 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 | Large | Walking directions to Maidenbrook Country Park |
| 0.3 mi | Maidenbrook Country Park | Medium | Walking directions to Maidenbrook Country Park |
| 0.4 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 8QG postcode area, located within Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA2 8QG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 6-8 Priorswood Place, Taunton, TA2 7JW | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.