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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 135 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
Detached35£464,000
Flats33£140,000
Semi-Detached30£280,000
Terraced37£280,000

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

TA11UN

Wood Street

TA14PR

Manor Orchard

TA15BT

Parkfield Drive

TA11DJ

Staplegrove Road

TA11EG

Elm Grove

TA13FY

Paul Street

TA14PD

Osborne Rise

TA14RY

The Spinney

TA15BL

Henley Road

TA15HN

Bishop's Hull Road

TA15LL

Richmond Park

TA15LY

Cornishway North

TA41EW

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA11EB

The Avenue

TA11ER

Palmerston Road

TA15HD

Bakers Close

TA19JZ

Chip Lane

TA19LB

Chip Lane

TA19TP

Belvedere Road

TA14BU

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA11EX

Roughmoor Crescent

TA11TG

Bridge Street

TA13NE

Billet Street

TA13NJ

Mansfield Road

TA13PY

Upper High Street

TA14AW

Corporation Street

TA14EU

Shuttern

TA15EJ

Shutemead

TA15LQ

Gipsy Lane

TA11JJ

Foundry Road

TA11PB

Station Road

TA19GH

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA15HA

Heron Drive

TA11AA

Chip Lane

TA11AZ

Weirfield Green

TA11EZ

Roseberry Terrace

TA14SG

Amor Place

TA11SQ

Whirligig Lane

TA15EU

Robin Close

TA15FG

Sherlands Heights

TA15NA

Cornishway West

TA15NT

Belmont Road

TA19BA

Chip Lane

TA44YN

Chip Lane

TA11UG

The Bridge

TA11UW

Wood Street

TA15EH

Shutewater Close

TA11JD

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA11PA

Station Road

TA14AZ

St Johns Road

TA14RW

Parkfield Road

TA14SE

Parkfield Road

TA14SF

Parkfield Road

TA15QA

Lavender Grove

TA11AD

Northfield Court

TA15DH

Ashford Road

TA19SY

Belvedere Road

TA15DD

Hoveland Lane

TA15DX

Meadowside Close

TA15EF

Bishops Hull Road

TA15FB

Shutewater Orchard

TA15NP

Galmington Road

TA19SN

Belvedere Road

TA11BH

Belvedere Trading Estate

TA11JN

St James Street

TA11LH

North Street

TA11NE

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA14DQ

Park Street

TA14SH

Outer Gullands

TA19SL

Belvedere Road

TA19SX

Belvedere Road

TA11DA

Chip Lane

TA11XG

Riverside

TA14AY

Castle Street

TA15DQ

Galmington Lane

TA15LJ

Mountway Road

TA26YD

Chip Lane

TA43WR

Chip Lane

TA11BS

Belvedere Road

TA13LX

East Street

TA14BT

Castle Street

TA14RX

Parkfield Crescent

TA19RT

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA11BZ

Ashleigh Gardens

TA14EP

Bath Place

TA19PL

Chip Lane

TA19PU

Chip Lane

TA19RP

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA11AW

French Weir Avenue

TA11DB

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA11EE

Birch Grove

TA13NY

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA13RZ

The Mount

TA14BS

Tower Street

TA19JL

Chip Lane

TA19QA

Chip Lane

TA41EN

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA11DL

Staplegrove Road

TA11LX

North Street

TA15BH

Hilary Road

Data Sources

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