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Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

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About

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West ward is situated on the western edge of the county town of Taunton. The area encompasses a mix of residential neighbourhoods, local retail parks, and educational facilities, including a large secondary school. The River Tone flows through the northern part of the ward, with stretches of public footpaths alongside it. Housing here is primarily a blend of modern developments and older, established suburban streets, serving a largely residential community.

The ward is bordered by the M5 motorway to the west, which defines its edge and provides major transport links. A notable local feature is the historic Church of St John the Baptist in the original village core of Bishop's Hull, which stands separate from the later suburban expansion. Land use includes areas of playing fields, smaller commercial estates, and access to the wider Quantock Hills area lies just beyond the ward's boundaries.

Area overview

On average Bishop's Hull & Taunton West has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 219 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.1% 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 & Taunton West is £51,186 per year. There are 5 schools in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bishop's Hull & Taunton West is home to around 10,962 people, with a population density of about 1,437.8 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
219
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
12.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West Population
10,962
Population density
1,437.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
111.66(+234%)
Anti-social behaviour
53.18(+257%)
Shoplifting
44.79(+578%)
Public order
37.58(+475%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.62(+218%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,194
83.87%
Other White
671
6.12%
Indian
291
2.65%
Other Asian
240
2.19%
Other
83
0.76%
Total population: 10,962

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,515
38.35%
Level 3 (A level)
1,460
15.93%
No qualifications
1,377
15.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,302
14.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
760
8.29%
Total 16+ residents: 9,165

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,920
37.41%
Owns with a mortgage
1,260
24.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,069
20.83%
Other social rented
342
6.66%
Social rents from council
331
6.45%
Total households: 5,133

Property prices in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £660,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bishop's Hull & Taunton West in the last year.

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached23£433,000£3,684
Flats36£141,000£2,319
Semi-Detached27£280,000£3,594
Terraced40£261,875£2,837

10 years median price trend in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West.

All postcodes in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA14PZ

Bruford Close

TA15FE

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA11SQ

Whirligig Lane

TA13PU

High Street

TA11TL

The Avenue

TA15DB

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA11BT

Belvedere Road

TA43WR

Chip Lane

TA13FY

Paul Street

TA11NF

Castle Green

TA14SS

Galmington Road

TA11JZ

Sheldon Court

TA14DP

Crescent Way

TA13NH

East Street

TA11EU

Roughmoor Crescent

TA19XR

Killick Way

TA15EP

Bishops Hull Road

TA13NR

The Mount

TA13QB

Mount Street

TA15BJ

Henley Road

TA15LQ

Gipsy Lane

TA13XZ

Paul Street

TA13DJ

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA19ZY

Belvedere Road

TA13DN

Silver Street

TA14AG

Compass Hill

TA14BT

Castle Street

TA15BT

Parkfield Drive

TA11FF

Tangier Way

TA19PA

Chip Lane

TA15DZ

Hamwood Terrace

TA11NQ

Station Road

TA11SA

Church Square

TA11ET

Roughmoor Close

TA15EB

Church Row

TA11NA

Mill Lane

TA11BG

Albemarle Road

TA13NN

Billetfield

TA11JJ

Foundry Road

TA13LX

East Street

TA15EU

Robin Close

TA11BZ

Ashleigh Gardens

TA11BS

Belvedere Road

TA14EU

Shuttern

TA15FA

Shutewater Orchard

TA15ER

Bishops Hull Road

TA13LP

East Street

TA15EH

Shutewater Close

TA15AU

Longrun Lane

TA14PD

Osborne Rise

TA11SF

Lower Middle Street

TA19RT

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA11HD

Belvedere Road

TA11EP

Richmond Road

TA14PS

Manor Orchard

TA15BW

Henley Road

TA11PA

Station Road

TA14AL

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA13LJ

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA14SW

Ramshorn Place

TA15LF

Wellington Road

TA15DE

Hoveland Lane

TA19QA

Chip Lane

TA44WF

Chip Lane

TA11EJ

Woodstock Road

TA19ST

Belvedere Road

TA15BU

Parkfield Drive

TA41EH

Castlefield Lane

TA11DL

Staplegrove Road

TA19TT

Belvedere Road

TA13PE

Mary Street

TA14PU

Osborne Way

TA11UZ

Portland Street

TA15AA

Silk Mills Road

TA19ZZ

Belvedere Road

TA11NW

French Weir Avenue

TA15AR

Wellington Road

TA11UQ

The Bridge

TA15DD

Hoveland Lane

TA11EG

Elm Grove

TA11LX

North Street

TA15EX

Chaffinch Close

TA11JA

Fore Street

TA28ZQ

Chip Lane

TA19PJ

Chip Lane

TA13NW

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA15FL

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA11LH

North Street

TA19LL

Chip Lane

TA14AH

Corporation Street

TA11LN

Mill Lane

TA13PT

High Street

TA11LW

North Street

TA15LP

Mountway Close

TA19HL

Chip Lane

TA19PU

Chip Lane

TA11XE

Northfield Road

TA11RN

Hammet Street

TA11DQ

Staplegrove Road

TA14BP

St Georges Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.