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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 high crime levels, with around 126 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
126
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
77.36(+132%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.53(+44%)
Public order
15.62(+139%)
Shoplifting
11.43(+73%)
Other theft
9.43(+67%)
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 116 recent sales, the median property price is £246,500 in Taunton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £517,500.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Taunton North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached16£367,500£3,407
Flats7£127,000£2,302
Semi-Detached54£258,750£3,137
Terraced39£225,000£2,969

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

TA28RY

Standfast Place

TA27LH

Ludlow Avenue

TA28SD

Feversham Way

TA28QB

Cashford Gate

TA27JJ

St David's Close

TA28SB

Kirke Grove

TA27HZ

Cory Road

TA27EF

Lyngford Road

TA28PU

Hale Way

TA27PS

Priorswood Road

TA27RQ

Warwick Road

TA27EG

Lyngford Road

TA28JS

Birds Way

TA27HA

Winslade Close

TA28EE

Dunster Close

TA27AL

Cheddon Road

TA27RE

Southfield Close

TA27BH

Cheddon Road

TA27PT

Priorswood Road

TA27UF

Eaton Crescent

TA28GS

Nerrols Drive

TA27BG

St Albans Place

TA27AT

Colin Avenue

TA27RH

Warwick Road

TA28QH

Priorswood Road

TA28LY

Broad Close

TA27UD

Compton Close

TA28EU

Bircham Road

TA27QD

Lansdowne Road

TA27HP

Lyngford Square

TA27EQ

Lyngford Road

TA28EJ

Blackmoor Road

TA27PP

Glenthorne Road

TA27SF

Taunton North

TA27AN

Cheddon Road

TA27JE

St Michael's Crescent

TA28EL

Blackmoor Road

TA27JR

Dorchester Road

TA28GE

Cheddon Close

TA28EZ

Blackdown Road

TA27QG

Draycott Avenue

TA27DW

Cheddon Road

TA27EN

Grange Gardens

TA27PN

Malvern Terrace

TA27PJ

Kilkenny Avenue

TA27QL

Cheddon Road

TA27JL

Bodmin Road

TA28QE

Summerleaze Crescent

TA28DY

Horner Road

TA27RR

Ladymead Road

TA27ES

Lyngford Square

TA28SQ

Fletcher Close

TA27EL

Lyngford Road

TA27JD

St Michaels Crescent

TA28HQ

Leigh Road

TA27JT

Dover Road

TA27BQ

St Albans Place

TA27QW

Taunton North

TA27QE

Bowood Road

TA27RX

Massingham Park

TA27HY

Eastwick Road

TA27PH

Cheddon Road

TA28GA

Stubby Lane

TA28DN

Priorswood Road

TA27BB

St Georges Avenue

TA27RZ

Taunton North

TA28GB

Little Orchard

TA28FW

Bruford Drive

TA27HE

St Peters Close

TA27PY

Obridge Cottages

TA27HH

Eastwick Road

TA27HW

Pickeridge Close

TA28SL

Nerrols Row

TA27QX

Cheddon Road

TA28QJ

Taunton North

TA27AA

Wedlands

TA28DU

Priorswood Road

TA28ET

Luxhay Close

TA28PZ

Grebe Road

TA27LB

Rochester Road

TA27LA

Rochester Road

TA27EU

Lyngford Square

TA27AJ

Eastwick Avenue

TA27DR

Cheddon Road

TA28SN

Rossiter Road

TA27QA

Obridge Road

TA27JH

Dorchester Road

TA28GD

Perry Hayes

TA27JN

Dorchester Road

TA27HG

Eastwick Road

TA28SJ

Millers Close

TA27JP

Dorchester Road

TA27JA

St Michaels Crescent

TA27JQ

St Patricks Road

TA27HJ

Eastwick Road

TA27QN

Obridge Lane

TA27DN

Cheddon Road

TA27BD

Pyrland Avenue

TA27HD

Eastwick Road

TA28PX

Waterleaze

Data Sources

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