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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

TA11BY

Chip Lane

TA41AQ

Upcott

TA41EW

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA11XL

Yarde Place

TA14RS

Manor Close

TA11DT

Higher Palmerston Road

TA19SY

Belvedere Road

TA13LG

Cheapside

TA11UY

Portland Street

TA15LW

Mountway Lane

TA19TR

Belvedere Road

TA15DP

Ramshorn Close

TA15HG

Jarmyns

TA19BA

Chip Lane

TA15HF

Haydon Close

TA19SJ

Belvedere Road

TA11NG

Chip Lane

TA13RX

St Georges Square

TA11BH

Belvedere Trading Estate

TA11FJ

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA11AD

Northfield Court

TA19NX

Chip Lane

TA11SE

Magdalene Lane

TA15LT

Mountway Road

TA15BE

Manor Road

TA11EQ

Elm Grove

TA11DZ

Richmond Green

TA14EF

Compass Hill

TA14AQ

Castle Green

TA19SU

Belvedere Road

TA15EA

Hamwood

TA13LQ

East Street

TA14BG

Castle Street

TA14SB

Angela Close

TA11UP

Yarde Place

TA11DA

Chip Lane

TA15AP

Wellington Road

TA14RU

Barton Close

TA14BH

Tower Street

TA11UU

Greenbrook Terrace

TA13NJ

Mansfield Road

TA11EB

The Avenue

TA13PQ

High Street

TA15LN

Richmond Park

TA15LE

Musgrove Road

TA19TY

Belvedere Road

TA11DE

Staplegrove Road

TA19RU

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA19SH

Belvedere Road

TA11NR

Belvedere Gardens

TA11DB

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA15DU

Smithy

TA15GA

Mountway Lane

TA11JR

St James Street

TA15FD

Gwyther Mead

TA41AG

Upcott

TA43WY

Chip Lane

TA11DF

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA19SB

Belvedere Road

TA13RL

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA19RA

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA19LB

Chip Lane

TA11ND

North Street

TA15BZ

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA14AX

St John's Road

TA14RP

Manor Drive

TA15DF

Hoveland Crescent

TA15NF

Wellington New Road

TA11BJ

Albemarle Road

TA11EH

Elm Grove

TA15LH

Highfield

TA11UN

Wood Street

TA13TA

St Georges Mews

TA41AB

Barr Lane

TA14EG

Wellington Road

TA15QA

Lavender Grove

TA19NJ

Chip Lane

TA11PB

Station Road

TA15DG

Galmington Lane

TA14AR

Tower Lane

TA11BW

Belvedere Road

TA15LZ

Cornishway East

TA11HB

Home Cottages

TA11BA

Albemarle Road

TA15AX

Longrun Lane

TA14BE

Cedar Gardens

TA15LB

Musgrove Road

TA15NX

Southwood Grove

TA19SG

Belvedere Road

TA15DH

Ashford Road

TA13NY

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA15EY

Linnet Close

TA15HD

Bakers Close

TA15NS

Belmont Road

TA15LS

Mountway Road

TA11TG

Bridge Street

TA19RW

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA14QE

Wheatleigh Close

TA15DN

Galmington Road

TA15NL

Galmington Road

Data Sources

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