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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

TA15BQ

Manor Road

TA19QF

Chip Lane

TA15DX

Meadowside Close

TA13PN

High Street

TA41FL

Ashmeads Close

TA14SA

Parkfield Crescent

TA15EZ

Wren Close

TA19QH

Chip Lane

TA19SS

Belvedere Road

TA11EF

Linden Grove

TA11HA

Roughmoor Cottages

TA15JN

Stonegallows

TA14EB

The Crescent

TA15LJ

Mountway Road

TA15LY

Cornishway North

TA14EA

The Crescent

TA44YN

Chip Lane

TA15BP

Ashley Road

TA15DS

Mountway Road

TA13QF

Mount Street

TA15BY

Parkfield Drive

TA15ET

Bishops Hull Road

TA14RZ

Parkfield Crescent

TA19LQ

Chip Lane

TA11JN

St James Street

TA19SE

Belvedere Road

TA15NH

Galmington Road

TA15EF

Bishops Hull Road

TA13LU

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA14RN

Osborne Grove

TA13QG

Mount Terrace

TA13PF

Paul Street

TA15EW

Bishops Hull Road

TA15AN

Wellington Road

TA14PX

Trull Road

TA15LD

Musgrove Road

TA14EQ

Wellington Road

TA11LZ

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA14ST

Galmington Road

TA14AJ

Corporation Street

TA11JW

Corporation Street

TA11AA

Chip Lane

TA15NE

Ash Crescent

TA19TS

Belvedere Road

TA11UT

Greenbrook Terrace

TA11UG

The Bridge

TA11UW

Wood Street

TA11ED

The Avenue

TA41EN

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA15AS

Wellington Road

TA41AF

Fideoak

TA11EW

Richmond Road

TA11BN

Beaufort Road

TA13LN

East Street

TA19RP

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA19GH

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA14RL

Parkfield Road

TA15NP

Galmington Road

TA13TP

Orchard

TA19SW

Belvedere Road

TA14PR

Manor Orchard

TA11XB

Cleveland Street

TA11SB

Magdalene Street

TA14SQ

Manor Orchard

TA11TQ

Bridge Street

TA15JP

Stonegallows

TA15LA

Wellington Road

TA15FG

Sherlands Heights

TA13PG

High Street

TA14DY

The Crescent

TA19QG

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA19SQ

Belvedere Road

TA14AB

Castle Street

TA11HH

Fore Street

TA13PR

High Street

TA11HN

Hammet Street

TA15LU

Wellington New Road

TA13RZ

The Mount

TA19JZ

Chip Lane

TA11TP

Bridge Street

TA15HA

Heron Drive

TA11NN

Belvedere Road

TA19SP

Belvedere Road

TA15DA

Hoveland Lane

TA11XF

Northfield Avenue

TA15FH

Kennel Field Drive

TA13LS

East Street

TA15HP

Walnut Close

TA11UX

Portland Place

TA14DQ

Park Street

TA14AZ

St Johns Road

TA15EN

Farrant Close

TA19TZ

Belvedere Road

TA15HH

Gillards

TA14AW

Corporation Street

TA14PY

Trull Road

TA11XD

Cleveland Street

TA14BS

Tower Street

TA11DR

Staplegrove Road

TA14RY

The Spinney

Data Sources

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