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Bishop's Hull & Norton Fitzwarren

About

Bishop's Hull and Norton Fitzwarren are neighbouring settlements on the western fringe of Taunton. The area is characterised by residential streets, local schools, and community shops, transitioning into the open fields of the Somerset Levels. The Tone Valley provides a green corridor, with footpaths following the river and old railway lines offering routes for walking and cycling.

The landscape is defined by the Quantock Hills to the northwest, which form a distinct backdrop. Norton Fitzwarren has a long history connected to the Great Western Railway, evident in its historic station building. Agriculture remains a presence, with land used for livestock and crops, linking the communities to the wider rural county.

Area overview

On average Bishop's Hull & Norton Fitzwarren has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bishop's Hull & Norton Fitzwarren is £51,753 per year. There are 3 schools in Bishop's Hull & Norton Fitzwarren: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bishop's Hull & Norton Fitzwarren is home to around 9,929 people, with a population density of about 788.9 per km2.

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bishop's Hull & Norton Fitzwarren Population

9,929

Population density

788.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

27.39(-17%)

Anti-social behaviour

10.37(-31%)

Public order

6.95(+5%)

Shoplifting

5.24(-21%)

Other theft

4.43(-21%)

South West average

Demographics

British

8,754

88.1%

Other White

488

4.91%

Other Asian

137

1.38%

Indian

133

1.34%

African

0.69%

Total population: 9,936

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,557

32.12%

Level 3 (A level)

1,505

18.9%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,282

16.1%

No qualifications

1,199

15.06%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

738

9.27%

Total 16+ residents: 7,962

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,446

35.41%

Owns outright

1,264

30.95%

Private landlord or letting agency

515

12.61%

Social rents from council

425

10.41%

Other social rented

258

6.32%

Total households: 4,084

Property prices in Bishop's Hull & Norton Fitzwarren

Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Bishop's Hull & Norton Fitzwarren area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,055,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bishop's Hull & Norton Fitzwarren over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	27	£412,500	£273,000	£327,500	£502,500	£793,500
Flats	23	£150,000	£108,250	£139,000	£160,000	£184,350
Semi-Detached	46	£266,000	£164,750	£230,550	£310,625	£379,500
Terraced	43	£250,000	£153,700	£213,750	£270,000	£330,000

10 years median price trend in Bishop's Hull & Norton Fitzwarren

All postcodes in Bishop's Hull & Norton Fitzwarren

TA15NH

Galmington Road

TA26NU

Langford Lane

TA26RP

Blackdown View

TA26RW

Blackdown View

TA41EL

Rumwell Cottages

TA15NE

Ash Crescent

TA26BG

Cook Way

TA15HL

Badgers Close

TA15LT

Mountway Road

TA26DF

Grove Gate

TA26RF

Station Road

TA26RZ

Manor Gardens

TA41AD

Mill Cottages

TA15EQ

Shutewater Hill

TA15NN

Galmington Road

TA26QU

Lydeard

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

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