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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

TA11EA

The Avenue

TA19SN

Belvedere Road

TA15FB

Shutewater Orchard

TA14SP

Inner Gullands

TA15DY

Lowlands Terrace

TA14AU

Castle Street

TA14ER

Bath Place

TA15DR

Northfields

TA13TZ

Billet Street

TA11DP

Staplegrove Road

TA13PZ

Upper High Street

TA15BN

Henley Road

TA11XG

Riverside

TA15HN

Bishop's Hull Road

TA11HP

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA14PP

Compass Rise

TA11DJ

Staplegrove Road

TA13NA

East Street

TA15ES

Orchard Drive

TA14AE

Castle Green

TA19LU

Chip Lane

TA14AA

Castle Green

TA19PY

Chip Lane

TA14RW

Parkfield Road

TA14ZD

Chip Lane

TA15QZ

Tatham Court

TA19TU

Belvedere Road

TA15NA

Cornishway West

TA15ED

Netherclay Terrace

TA11BD

Albemarle Road

TA44ZN

Chip Lane

TA11PG

Whitehall

TA11ER

Palmerston Road

TA15LR

Mountway Road

TA13QE

Mount Street

TA11LR

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA13SX

High Street

TA15HW

Morgans Rise

TA15BX

Parkfield Drive

TA13NG

Billet Street

TA13PY

Upper High Street

TA11XQ

French Weir Avenue

TA11HE

Belvedere Road

TA11XJ

French Weir Close

TA15EE

Hill Terrace

TA11JH

St James Street

TA11NZ

Station Road

TA15DL

Galmington Road

TA15HE

Great Mead

TA14QB

Belmont Drive

TA14BU

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA11AW

French Weir Avenue

TA41EL

Rumwell Cottages

TA15NR

Galmington Close

TA15EJ

Shutemead

TA14RR

Manor Drive

TA15DJ

Trevett Road

TA19PL

Chip Lane

TA13PX

Upper High Street

TA15NJ

Galmington Road

TA14SF

Parkfield Road

TA14SJ

Manor Orchard

TA11BX

Belvedere Road

TA15EQ

Shutewater Hill

TA14EH

Cann Street

TA11DG

Staplegrove Road

TA15LL

Richmond Park

TA15BA

Aylands Road

TA11US

Standish Court

TA15NU

Belmont Road

TA41AD

Mill Cottages

TA11AH

White Willow Gardens

TA11XH

French Weir Avenue

TA11BU

Belvedere Road

TA15HJ

Gillards

TA15BF

Quartly Drive

TA11EE

Birch Grove

TA19SD

Belvedere Road

TA11EX

Roughmoor Crescent

TA14QF

Galmington Road

TA15NQ

Cornishway South

TA15FJ

Frethey Lane

TA15AY

Longrun Lane

TA15EG

Bishops Hull Road

TA11NE

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA11HX

Fore Street

TA11ES

Palmerston Road

TA15EL

Farrant Close

TA11AG

Balfour Terrace

TA15AW

Wellington Road

TA14AD

Castle Green

TA15BL

Henley Road

TA19SR

Belvedere Road

TA14RT

Parkfield Road

TA14SG

Amor Place

TA11XN

Northfield Gardens

TA11AZ

Weirfield Green

TA19SF

Belvedere Road

TA15BB

Manor Road

TA11EZ

Roseberry Terrace

Data Sources

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