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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

TA11XE

Northfield Road

TA13TA

St Georges Mews

TA15AN

Wellington Road

TA15DS

Mountway Road

TA15DZ

Hamwood Terrace

TA15EY

Linnet Close

TA19HL

Chip Lane

TA19RU

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA19SU

Belvedere Road

TA19TY

Belvedere Road

TA11BB

Albemarle Road

TA11SA

Church Square

TA13PQ

High Street

TA14AU

Castle Street

TA15AU

Longrun Lane

TA15EE

Hill Terrace

TA15JP

Stonegallows

TA14BE

Cedar Gardens

TA14RS

Manor Close

TA14SW

Ramshorn Place

TA14ZD

Chip Lane

TA15DT

Smithy

TA15HB

Waterfield Close

TA15JN

Stonegallows

TA15NJ

Galmington Road

TA41EJ

Stonegallows

TA11BA

Albemarle Road

TA14DF

Park Street

TA14RT

Parkfield Road

TA15HE

Great Mead

TA15LN

Richmond Park

TA19SS

Belvedere Road

TA14PX

Trull Road

TA15AY

Longrun Lane

TA15AZ

Henley Grove

TA15LB

Musgrove Road

TA11XH

French Weir Avenue

TA14QB

Belmont Drive

TA15DY

Lowlands Terrace

TA19ZY

Belvedere Road

TA11BW

Belvedere Road

TA11TP

Bridge Street

TA13RL

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA14AS

Castle Street

TA15BD

Manor Road

TA15BQ

Manor Road

TA15EP

Bishops Hull Road

TA15LD

Musgrove Road

TA11NG

Chip Lane

TA11UX

Portland Place

TA15AA

Silk Mills Road

TA19RW

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA19SP

Belvedere Road

TA41AQ

Upcott

TA11SE

Magdalene Lane

TA13PF

Paul Street

TA14RL

Parkfield Road

TA15DG

Galmington Lane

TA15GA

Mountway Lane

TA15HQ

Daws Mead

TA44ZN

Chip Lane

TA11HH

Fore Street

TA11US

Standish Court

TA14BH

Tower Street

TA14EF

Compass Hill

TA14QE

Wheatleigh Close

TA15EW

Bishops Hull Road

TA15NL

Galmington Road

TA14ST

Galmington Road

TA15BE

Manor Road

TA15FJ

Frethey Lane

TA15HW

Morgans Rise

TA11ED

The Avenue

TA11NA

Mill Lane

TA13PT

High Street

TA14AL

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA15AS

Wellington Road

TA15LE

Musgrove Road

TA15LH

Highfield

TA41AE

Barr

TA11EJ

Woodstock Road

TA11HR

Fore Street

TA11LZ

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA15AW

Wellington Road

TA15BF

Quartly Drive

TA15DB

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA41EH

Castlefield Lane

TA13NN

Billetfield

TA13PR

High Street

TA13QG

Mount Terrace

TA13TZ

Billet Street

TA15BP

Ashley Road

TA15LS

Mountway Road

TA19LL

Chip Lane

TA19SD

Belvedere Road

TA19SQ

Belvedere Road

TA11EQ

Elm Grove

TA11XF

Northfield Avenue

TA11XL

Yarde Place

TA15AB

Netherclay

Data Sources

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