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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

TA15ED

Netherclay Terrace

TA41FL

Ashmeads Close

TA11DP

Staplegrove Road

TA11JW

Corporation Street

TA11TW

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA13LS

East Street

TA14AB

Castle Street

TA14ER

Bath Place

TA14SP

Inner Gullands

TA15JS

Stonegallows

TA11BD

Albemarle Road

TA15DA

Hoveland Lane

TA15DL

Galmington Road

TA15LW

Mountway Lane

TA15QZ

Tatham Court

TA11JZ

Sheldon Court

TA11LN

Mill Lane

TA11UY

Portland Street

TA14PP

Compass Rise

TA15EL

Farrant Close

TA15LF

Wellington Road

TA19NX

Chip Lane

TA11TL

The Avenue

TA11UQ

The Bridge

TA11XQ

French Weir Avenue

TA14RZ

Parkfield Crescent

TA14SJ

Manor Orchard

TA15BW

Henley Road

TA15EN

Farrant Close

TA19SZ

Belvedere Road

TA19XR

Killick Way

TA14BP

St Georges Place

TA15BB

Manor Road

TA19GS

Chip Lane

TA11EU

Roughmoor Crescent

TA13NA

East Street

TA13RX

St Georges Square

TA15EZ

Wren Close

TA15NH

Galmington Road

TA19QQ

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA41EL

Rumwell Cottages

TA44WF

Chip Lane

TA11BY

Chip Lane

TA11EW

Richmond Road

TA11HN

Hammet Street

TA11JQ

Fore Street

TA13QE

Mount Street

TA15BY

Parkfield Drive

TA15NE

Ash Crescent

TA11ES

Palmerston Road

TA14BG

Castle Street

TA15AP

Wellington Road

TA15HL

Badgers Close

TA15LT

Mountway Road

TA19PA

Chip Lane

TA41AD

Mill Cottages

TA11JR

St James Street

TA13NR

The Mount

TA14DY

The Crescent

TA15EQ

Shutewater Hill

TA15NN

Galmington Road

TA19QG

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

Data Sources

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