Living in TA2, Somerset
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around TA2 in Somerset. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Somerset: £281,571, up 4.5% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South West average is £304,562.
What actually sold around TA2
62 recorded home sales on the streets around central TA2 in the last 2 years, with a median of £240,000 and a range from £105,000 to £420,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 CAMBRIDGE TERRACE, TA2 7LQ | semi-detached | £218,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| THE MILLS ST GEORGES AVENUE, TA2 7BB | detached | £180,000 | 2026-03-27 |
| 2 HYLTON CLOSE, TA2 7NG | semi-detached | £270,000 | 2026-03-20 |
| 43 EASTWICK ROAD, TA2 7HY | semi-detached | £240,000 | 2026-03-11 |
| 2 CHEDDON MEWS, TA2 7HT | terraced | £190,000 | 2026-02-27 |
| 150 CHEDDON ROAD, TA2 7AH | semi-detached | £420,000 | 2026-02-18 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
34 schools within 3 miles , of which 73% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Castle School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
| Priorswood Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Lyngford Park Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Nerrols Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
| Parkfield Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi |
20 state primary and 5 state secondary schools within range, plus 5 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
5 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: King's College Prep, King's College Taunton, Queen's College, Taunton Preparatory School, Taunton School.
All 5 fee-paying schools near TA2, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Caring, leisure and other service | 18.1% |
| Elementary occupations | 15.4% |
| Skilled trades | 13.7% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 11.1% |
| Sales and customer service | 10.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
162 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central TA2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Somerset's figures.
Common questions about TA2
What is the average house price in TA2?
The average sold price in Somerset is £281,571 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in TA2?
Prices in Somerset are up 4.5% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in TA2?
The median of 62 recorded sales around central TA2 in the last 2 years is £240,000, ranging from £105,000 to £420,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in TA2?
34 schools sit within 3 miles of central TA2, and 73% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in TA2?
162 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central TA2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is TA2 at risk of flooding?
Central TA2 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is TA2 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 73% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £240,000; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 162 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is TA2 safe?
162 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central TA2 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? TA2 or TA1, TA2 or TA3, TA2 or TA21.
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