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TA2 8RL

Knutscroft Lane

North Petherton

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Overview

Postcode TA2 8RL is located in a rural hamlet, within the North Petherton ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Stockmoor & North Petherton area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stockmoor & North Petherton is £57,414 per year. The nearest station is Taunton, about 4.3 miles away.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

5/10

Stockmoor & North Petherton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,050 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Stockmoor & North Petherton has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.8%

Approximately 5.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Stockmoor & North Petherton is £57,414 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 143 ft away from TA2 8RL.

Flood risk

No risk

Stockmoor & North Petherton near TA2 8RL 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 4.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
164
Population density
72 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.54(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.98(+21%)
Public order
12.85(+96%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.06(+9%)
Other theft
7.06(+25%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
157
95.73%
Other White
3
1.83%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
1.22%
Indian
1
0.61%
Irish
1
0.61%
Total population: 164

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
60
42.86%
Level 3 (A level)
26
18.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
15%
No qualifications
11
7.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8
5.71%
Total 16+ residents: 140

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
32
46.38%
Owns with a mortgage
24
34.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
10.14%
Social rents from council
3
4.35%
Other forms of private rent
2
2.9%
Total households: 69

Property prices in North Petherton

Median price£284,975
Price per sq ft£283
Sales (last 12 months)148
Typical range (middle 50%)£235K – £381K

Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £284,975 (about £283 per square foot) in North Petherton area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,880 up to £775,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Petherton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached61£385,000£288
Semi-Detached47£260,000£295
Terraced37£232,500£268
Flats3£143,000£231

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North Petherton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Petherton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£258,000£117,250£202,498£164,000
2017£275,500£105,000£189,975£170,000
2018£295,000£116,000£200,000£181,500
2019£298,725£126,500£205,000£174,995
2020£276,000£123,000£211,495£189,000
2021£294,995£117,500£225,000£196,000
2022£344,998£140,000£268,250£240,000
2023£360,000£125,000£260,000£233,750
2024£355,000£137,500£264,750£212,500
2025£387,250£129,000£262,000£240,500
2026£385,000£129,000£235,000£230,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Petherton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Petherton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£209£162£180£209
2017£213£159£213£201
2018£223£188£235£219
2019£223£202£229£224
2020£234£222£253£219
2021£252£197£265£248
2022£302£199£325£284
2023£301£158£300£288
2024£291£243£291£291
2025£282£186£304£269
2026£288£254£280£269
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Petherton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for North Petherton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 5 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA2 8RL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA2 8RL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Oct 202554, Taunton, TA2 8RJSemi-DetachedFreehold£350,000
19 Sept 202552, Knotcroft Lane, Taunton, TA2 8RJSemi-DetachedFreehold£412,500
27 Feb 202669, Church Road, Taunton, TA2 8RHTerracedFreehold£520,000
18 Nov 202561, Taunton, TA2 8RHSemi-DetachedFreehold£510,000
15 Sept 2025Barton Cottage, Taunton, TA2 8RHTerracedFreehold£390,000

Schools

In the TA2 8RL postcode area, located within Stockmoor & North Petherton, there are no schools in close proximity.

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 8RL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Member of parliament

Ashley Fox

Bridgwater - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictSomersetE06000066
Parliamentary ConstituencyBridgwaterE14001126
WardNorth PethertonE05014376
ParishThurloxtonE04008648
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Stockmoor & North PethertonE02006074
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sedgemoor 014KE01035120
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TA2 8RL

Is TA2 8RL (Stockmoor & North Petherton) safe?

The area around TA2 8RL records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 8RL?

The median sale price around TA2 8RL in Stockmoor & North Petherton is £284,975 (about £283 per square foot) based on 148 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around TA2 8RL?

TA2 8RL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,050 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TA2 8RL (Stockmoor & North Petherton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bridgwater covering TA2 8RL is Ashley Fox (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election.