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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

TA13NH

East Street

TA13PG

High Street

TA14DP

Crescent Way

TA11BU

Belvedere Road

TA11HX

Fore Street

TA11TZ

Upper Wood Street

TA11XB

Cleveland Street

TA14EG

Wellington Road

TA14PS

Manor Orchard

TA15DE

Hoveland Lane

TA11AF

Woodstock Road

TA11DG

Staplegrove Road

TA11EA

The Avenue

TA11HP

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA11UP

Yarde Place

TA11UZ

Portland Street

TA14AE

Castle Green

TA15EG

Bishops Hull Road

TA15HF

Haydon Close

TA19PS

Chip Lane

TA19TR

Belvedere Road

TA41AB

Barr Lane

TA11XD

Cleveland Street

TA14ED

Crescent Park

TA14SD

Parkfield Road

TA15DP

Ramshorn Close

TA15HG

Jarmyns

TA19TT

Belvedere Road

TA14PY

Trull Road

TA13LQ

East Street

TA14AD

Castle Green

TA14BB

Castlemoat Place

TA14EA

The Crescent

TA19QH

Chip Lane

TA11RZ

Hammet Street

TA13LG

Cheapside

TA14QF

Galmington Road

TA14SB

Angela Close

TA15FE

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA15HH

Gillards

TA19SR

Belvedere Road

TA11NF

Castle Green

TA13NW

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA13SX

High Street

TA14AR

Tower Lane

TA14PU

Osborne Way

TA14RP

Manor Drive

TA15BX

Parkfield Drive

TA15BZ

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA15FF

Desmond Rochford Way

TA15NR

Galmington Close

TA15NX

Southwood Grove

TA19SA

Belvedere Road

TA19SH

Belvedere Road

TA11DE

Staplegrove Road

TA11NQ

Station Road

TA11UR

Yarde Place

TA15BA

Aylands Road

TA15BS

Ashley Road

TA15LP

Mountway Close

TA11EH

Elm Grove

TA14EH

Cann Street

TA15AR

Wellington Road

TA15NU

Belmont Road

TA19LU

Chip Lane

TA19SE

Belvedere Road

TA19SJ

Belvedere Road

TA14AQ

Castle Green

TA14EB

The Crescent

TA15BG

Manor Road

TA15DU

Smithy

TA15HP

Walnut Close

TA19ST

Belvedere Road

TA19ZZ

Belvedere Road

TA11BJ

Albemarle Road

TA11DT

Higher Palmerston Road

TA11EF

Linden Grove

TA11HA

Roughmoor Cottages

TA13PX

Upper High Street

TA14AG

Compass Hill

TA14SA

Parkfield Crescent

TA15ET

Bishops Hull Road

TA15EX

Chaffinch Close

TA19PJ

Chip Lane

TA14AJ

Corporation Street

TA14EQ

Wellington Road

TA14SL

Ramshorn Green

TA15AX

Longrun Lane

TA15EB

Church Row

TA19SB

Belvedere Road

TA19TZ

Belvedere Road

TA28ZQ

Chip Lane

TA11FJ

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA14RU

Barton Close

TA13PU

High Street

TA14AX

St John's Road

TA15JX

Heron Drive

TA19PY

Chip Lane

TA41AG

Upcott

TA11FF

Tangier Way

Data Sources

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