Postcode TA2 8XB is located in an urban city, within the Monkton & North Curry ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Taunton Halcon & Monkton Heathfield area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Taunton Halcon & Monkton Heathfield is £59,559 per year. The nearest station is Taunton located about 1.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Maidenbrook Country Park.
Taunton Halcon & Monkton Heathfield has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,543 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.
Taunton Halcon & Monkton Heathfield has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 46.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.8% 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 Halcon & Monkton Heathfield is £59,559 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 245 ft away from TA2 8XB.
Taunton Halcon & Monkton Heathfield near TA2 8XB 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Maidenbrook Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Maidenbrook Country Park |
| 0.5 mi | Maidenbrook Country Park | Medium | Walking directions to Maidenbrook Country Park |
Based on 180 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Monkton & North Curry area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £1,320,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 89 | £420,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £140,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £280,000 |
| Terraced | 41 | £237,000 |
10 year median price trend in Monkton & North Curry
In the TA2 8XB postcode area, located within Taunton Halcon & Monkton Heathfield, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA2 8XB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 15 School Road, Taunton, TA2 8PB | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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.