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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 218 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
218
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
110.56(+235%)
Anti-social behaviour
54.92(+264%)
Shoplifting
44.88(+573%)
Public order
37.22(+465%)
Other theft
21.89(+289%)
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 139 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £1,055,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached36£454,500
Flats34£142,500
Semi-Detached31£280,000
Terraced38£276,000

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

TA15BU

Parkfield Drive

TA11SB

Magdalene Street

TA19TU

Belvedere Road

TA11RN

Hammet Street

TA13DJ

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA19NJ

Chip Lane

TA11BX

Belvedere Road

TA11DZ

Richmond Green

TA11SF

Lower Middle Street

TA11TQ

Bridge Street

TA14SN

Manor Orchard

TA14DG

Park Street

TA15DJ

Trevett Road

TA15LU

Wellington New Road

TA15NQ

Cornishway South

TA19LS

Chip Lane

TA11DN

Staplegrove Road

TA11DQ

Staplegrove Road

TA11UU

Greenbrook Terrace

TA11XA

Clarence Street

TA13LN

East Street

TA13PE

Mary Street

TA15FD

Gwyther Mead

TA15LZ

Cornishway East

TA41AF

Fideoak

TA11EL

Elms Close

TA11EN

Richmond Road

TA13LP

East Street

TA13QB

Mount Street

TA15LR

Mountway Road

TA11HB

Home Cottages

TA11UL

North Town Lane

TA14SS

Galmington Road

TA15LA

Wellington Road

TA15NF

Wellington New Road

TA19SG

Belvedere Road

TA11BN

Beaufort Road

TA11DF

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA13LU

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA13PN

High Street

TA13PZ

Upper High Street

TA14RR

Manor Drive

TA14SQ

Manor Orchard

TA15EA

Hamwood

TA15FH

Kennel Field Drive

TA15HJ

Gillards

TA19RA

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA19SF

Belvedere Road

TA26EY

Mill House Road

TA11DR

Staplegrove Road

TA11HE

Belvedere Road

TA11LW

North Street

TA11XN

Northfield Gardens

TA13DN

Silver Street

TA13NG

Billet Street

TA13QF

Mount Street

TA15DR

Northfields

TA15ER

Bishops Hull Road

TA15FA

Shutewater Orchard

TA15LG

Gipsy Lane

TA11HD

Belvedere Road

TA11ND

North Street

TA11NR

Belvedere Gardens

TA11NZ

Station Road

TA15FL

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA19LQ

Chip Lane

TA11BG

Albemarle Road

TA11EP

Richmond Road

TA11ET

Roughmoor Close

TA11NN

Belvedere Road

TA11NW

French Weir Avenue

TA11PG

Whitehall

TA13LJ

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA15DF

Hoveland Crescent

TA15NS

Belmont Road

TA19QF

Chip Lane

TA13XZ

Paul Street

TA11AG

Balfour Terrace

TA19TS

Belvedere Road

TA43WY

Chip Lane

TA11JA

Fore Street

TA11LJ

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA11UT

Greenbrook Terrace

TA13PJ

High Street

TA13TP

Orchard

TA14RN

Osborne Grove

TA15HR

Parsonage Court

TA19SW

Belvedere Road

TA11AH

White Willow Gardens

TA11JH

St James Street

TA11LR

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA11XJ

French Weir Close

TA14AA

Castle Green

TA14AH

Corporation Street

TA14PZ

Bruford Close

TA15BJ

Henley Road

TA15BN

Henley Road

TA15DN

Galmington Road

TA15ES

Orchard Drive

TA11BT

Belvedere Road

Data Sources

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