Wellington South, Rockwell Green & West Buckland
Somerset West and Taunton 017 · 6 sub-areas · 11,159 residents
Somerset West and Taunton 017 is a predominantly residential area within Somerset, home to around 11,159 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £880 a month — noticeably below the national median for a 2-bed and reflecting the area's strong owner-occupier character. Nearly eight in ten residents own their home, and the population skews older than most parts of the South West.
Wellington South, Rockwell Green & West Buckland is a mid-density neighbourhood of Somerset in the South West region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Wellington South, Rockwell Green & West Buckland?
3 parks and 2 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £980 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
Generated from the latest May 2026 data · refreshed automatically
Figures are aggregated across 6 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Wellington South, Rockwell Green & West Buckland in Somerset
Living in Wellington South, Rockwell Green & West Buckland
This part of Somerset sits firmly in settled, owner-occupied territory. The area has a distinctly unhurried character — over three in ten residents are aged 65 or above, which shapes the pace and feel of the place considerably. It's not a neighbourhood defined by young professionals or rental churn; most people here have put down roots, and that shows in the mix of housing and local services.
Rents are low by any national standard. A two-bedroom home runs around £880 a month — well under the UK median of roughly £1,200 for the same size. That said, the rental market is thin: private renters account for only around 14% of households, so supply can be tight and choice limited when properties do come up. Owner-occupiers dominate at nearly 78% of households.
Affordability looks reasonable on paper, but context matters. Median resident earnings here sit at around £29,900 a year, and rent-to-take-home comes out at roughly 50% for the median renter — which is on the higher end even for a relatively cheap area. Buying is the dominant path: the median home price is around £344,000, and a typical deposit takes about 5.7 years to save.
The neighbourhood is largely car-dependent — around 60% of residents commute by car, and just over 1% use public transport for the journey to work. Getting around without a car is genuinely difficult here. That said, nearly three in ten residents work from home, which softens the commuting picture for many. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on local pockets within the area.
What you'll need on day one
Compare Wellington South, Rockwell Green & West Buckland with
Frequently asked
- Is Somerset West and Taunton 017 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. It's a quiet, settled area with low crime and modest rents — well suited to older residents or those who value peace over city buzz. Nearly 78% of residents own their home, which points to long-term stability. It's not well suited to anyone who relies on public transport or wants a young, active social scene.
- What is the rent in Somerset West and Taunton 017?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £667 a month, a two-bedroom about £881, and a three-bedroom closer to £1,094. These are estimates scaled from county-level ONS data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 3% in the past year. The private rental market is small — only about 14% of homes are privately rented — so availability can be limited.
- Is Somerset West and Taunton 017 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The crime rate here is around 54 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, well below the UK national rate of roughly 80. The older demographic and high owner-occupier share both tend to correlate with lower crime. The area sits in the less deprived half of English neighbourhoods on the IMD deprivation index.
- What's the commute from Somerset West and Taunton 017 to the nearest city?
- Most residents drive — around 60% commute by car, and public transport use is very low at just over 1%. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 9.8 km away. The journey to the nearest major UK employment hub by public transport takes around 157 minutes. Nearly 28% of residents work from home, which eases the commuting burden for a significant share of the population.
- Who lives in Somerset West and Taunton 017?
- Predominantly older, settled owner-occupiers. Over 31% of residents are aged 65 or above, and more than half are aged 50 or older. Nearly 78% own their home. It's one of the less ethnically diverse areas in the South West, with around 93% of residents born in the UK. Single-person households account for about 28% of the total.
- What schools are near Somerset West and Taunton 017?
- There are 24 schools within typical catchment distance. Around 62% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 9 km away. Families prioritising school quality should check specific catchment boundaries carefully before moving here.
- Is Somerset West and Taunton 017 good for families?
- It's mixed. Crime is low, rents are modest, and the area is stable and quiet. But only around 16% of households have dependent children — it's not a family-dominated area. School quality within easy reach is below the national Ofsted average, and the heavy car dependency means families without a vehicle would find day-to-day life difficult.