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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

TA11DN

Staplegrove Road

TA41AE

Barr

TA14SE

Parkfield Road

TA11JQ

Fore Street

TA11LJ

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA19QQ

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA11BB

Albemarle Road

TA15NT

Belmont Road

TA19PS

Chip Lane

TA19SZ

Belvedere Road

TA14SD

Parkfield Road

TA11HR

Fore Street

TA14AY

Castle Street

TA15HB

Waterfield Close

TA11EN

Richmond Road

TA11TW

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA19SA

Belvedere Road

TA41EJ

Stonegallows

TA26EY

Mill House Road

TA14DF

Park Street

TA11UL

North Town Lane

TA11EL

Elms Close

TA11JD

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA15DQ

Galmington Lane

TA14RX

Parkfield Crescent

TA19TP

Belvedere Road

TA14SH

Outer Gullands

TA19GS

Chip Lane

TA14SN

Manor Orchard

TA15LG

Gipsy Lane

TA14AS

Castle Street

TA15BS

Ashley Road

TA15JS

Stonegallows

TA11XA

Clarence Street

TA15JX

Heron Drive

TA15AZ

Henley Grove

TA14SL

Ramshorn Green

TA15BH

Hilary Road

TA15DT

Smithy

TA13NE

Billet Street

TA11RZ

Hammet Street

TA15FF

Desmond Rochford Way

TA15BG

Manor Road

TA15HL

Badgers Close

TA19LS

Chip Lane

TA19JL

Chip Lane

TA15NN

Galmington Road

TA15AB

Netherclay

TA11TZ

Upper Wood Street

TA11AF

Woodstock Road

TA15HQ

Daws Mead

TA14EP

Bath Place

TA26YD

Chip Lane

TA19SX

Belvedere Road

TA14BB

Castlemoat Place

TA19SL

Belvedere Road

TA11UR

Yarde Place

TA15HR

Parsonage Court

TA14DG

Park Street

TA13PJ

High Street

TA15BD

Manor Road

TA14ED

Crescent Park

Data Sources

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