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Taunton North

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About

Taunton North ward lies on the northern edge of the county town, primarily consisting of residential neighbourhoods. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, including post-war estates and more recent developments. It contains several local schools and community facilities serving its population. The ward is bordered by the Bristol to Exeter railway line and the Toneway, a major road artery.

A notable local feature is the presence of the former Tone Vale Hospital grounds, with some historic buildings now repurposed. The ward includes the area of Priorswood and is situated near the confluence of the River Tone and the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal. Open spaces include the landscaped areas around the Silk Mills Park and Ride site, providing a buffer towards the town centre.

Area overview

On average Taunton North has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 29.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Taunton North is £46,515 per year. There are 6 schools in Taunton North: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Taunton North is home to around 10,497 people, with a population density of about 3,095.5 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
125
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
29.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Taunton North Population
10,497
Population density
3,095.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
77.45(+135%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.44(+55%)
Shoplifting
16.58(+149%)
Public order
15.05(+128%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.24(+42%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,227
87.92%
Other White
710
6.77%
Other Asian
94
0.9%
African
74
0.71%
Other
47
0.45%
Total population: 10,495

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,160
25.5%
No qualifications
1,645
19.42%
Level 3 (A level)
1,511
17.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,436
16.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
944
11.15%
Total 16+ residents: 8,469

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,282
27.76%
Owns outright
1,212
26.25%
Social rents from council
1,016
22%
Private landlord or letting agency
660
14.29%
Other social rented
312
6.76%
Total households: 4,618

Property prices in Taunton North

Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Taunton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £540,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Taunton North 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 Taunton North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£350,000
Flats8£116,500
Semi-Detached68£267,000
Terraced44£235,500

10 years median price trend in Taunton North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Taunton North.

All postcodes in Taunton North

TA28DU

Priorswood Road

TA28LZ

Corner Lawn

TA27DW

Cheddon Road

TA27HX

Eastwick Road

TA27RG

Glen Drive

TA27EP

Lyngford Place

TA27LP

St Patricks Close

TA27PU

Obridge Road

TA27QS

Cheddon Road

TA27QY

Farm View

TA28PT

Cranes Close

TA27AF

Wedlands

TA27LQ

Cambridge Terrace

TA27EG

Lyngford Road

TA27RN

Dorchester Road

TA27HD

Eastwick Road

TA27RL

Dorchester Road

TA28EA

Horner Road

TA28EP

Buckland Road

TA28EQ

Fairfield Road

TA28EY

Blackdown Road

TA27TF

Pyrland Place

TA28ET

Luxhay Close

TA27JZ

Rochester Road

TA27PN

Malvern Terrace

TA27QH

Priorswood Road

TA27SF

Taunton North

TA28DF

Priorswood Road

TA28GF

Butters

TA28JR

Amerys Mead

TA28PZ

Grebe Road

TA27HG

Eastwick Road

TA27AY

Cheddon Road

TA27DT

Wellesley Street

TA27ER

Lyngford Crescent

TA27HE

St Peters Close

TA27RF

Blackthorn Gardens

TA28RX

Crown Close

TA27HP

Lyngford Square

TA27JT

Dover Road

TA27LH

Ludlow Avenue

TA27QA

Obridge Road

TA27UF

Eaton Crescent

TA28EL

Blackmoor Road

TA28EN

Chantry Close

TA28NG

Ellis Close

TA27BB

St Georges Avenue

TA27EY

Lyngford Square

TA27JP

Dorchester Road

TA27PS

Priorswood Road

TA28DY

Horner Road

TA28QG

Standfast Place

TA27DX

Plais Street

TA27QX

Cheddon Road

TA27RX

Massingham Park

TA27UE

Eaton Crescent

TA28GS

Nerrols Drive

TA27DS

Wellesley Street

TA27PY

Obridge Cottages

TA27EZ

Lyngford Square

TA27HQ

Eastwick Road

TA27JF

Pyrland Avenue

TA28HA

Selworthy Road

TA27AL

Cheddon Road

TA27RW

Dorchester Road

TA28FW

Bruford Drive

TA28GD

Perry Hayes

TA28HB

Selworthy Road

TA27DY

Grange Drive

TA27RJ

Dorchester Road

TA28GB

Little Orchard

TA27PT

Priorswood Road

TA28SJ

Millers Close

TA27QE

Bowood Road

TA27RE

Southfield Close

TA27RQ

Warwick Road

TA28QB

Cashford Gate

TA27AN

Cheddon Road

TA27JU

Dover Road

TA28SP

Taylors Place

TA27RU

Taunton North

TA27HF

Eastwick Road

TA27QF

Draycott Avenue

TA28FX

Barns Close

TA28QY

Crown Industrial Estate

TA27JE

St Michael's Crescent

TA27LB

Rochester Road

TA28EH

Adcombe Road

TA27BJ

Maple Close

TA27QQ

Priorswood Road

TA27AA

Wedlands

TA27QN

Obridge Lane

TA27TG

Massingham Park

TA28DG

Venture Way

TA28SA

Luttrell Close

TA28HG

Bossington Drive

TA27HN

Pickeridge Close

TA27HW

Pickeridge Close

TA27LW

St David's Gardens

TA28QA

Cashford Gate

Data Sources

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