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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

TA28QD

The Shaulders

TA27BG

St Albans Place

TA27EH

Lyngford Road

TA27EL

Lyngford Road

TA28DE

Venture Way

TA28PX

Waterleaze

TA27LL

Lyngford Lane

TA27BQ

St Albans Place

TA27EQ

Lyngford Road

TA27PP

Glenthorne Road

TA28HQ

Leigh Road

TA27JA

St Michaels Crescent

TA27UG

Eaton Crescent

TA28LX

Brimsland

TA27AS

Colin Road

TA27QZ

Farm View

TA28SL

Nerrols Row

TA27QG

Draycott Avenue

TA28HD

Selworthy Road

TA28TD

Tudor Park

TA27HB

Eastwick Road

TA28FZ

Garden Close

TA27LA

Rochester Road

TA28EJ

Blackmoor Road

TA27AE

Wedlands

TA27BA

Cheddon Road

TA27DP

Cheddon Road

TA27EW

Lyngford Place

TA27JS

Dorchester Road

TA27QJ

Obridge Close

TA27AP

Cheddon Road

TA27EJ

Lyngford Road

TA27EX

Lyngford Square

TA27JB

St Michael's Crescent

TA27JW

Taunton North

TA27RH

Warwick Road

TA28DN

Priorswood Road

TA28GG

Homefield

TA27QW

Taunton North

TA28ES

Buckland Road

TA28RY

Standfast Place

TA28SG

Mill Garden

TA28SH

Dare Close

TA28FR

Priorswood Road

TA28HF

Bossington Drive

TA28EX

Bircham Road

TA27PH

Cheddon Road

TA28SR

Tedbury Acres

TA27QL

Cheddon Road

TA28EZ

Blackdown Road

TA28FY

Batt Drive

TA28GA

Stubby Lane

TA28QE

Summerleaze Crescent

TA27HJ

Eastwick Road

TA27HL

Barlinch Close

TA27RA

Farm View

TA28GQ

Venture Way

TA27EE

Lyngford Road

TA27JH

Dorchester Road

TA27JR

Dorchester Road

TA28DX

Cleeve Road

TA28JS

Birds Way

TA27RS

Ladymead Road

TA27UA

Wellesley Street

TA28SD

Feversham Way

TA27EN

Grange Gardens

TA27PJ

Kilkenny Avenue

TA27QB

Lansdowne Road

TA27TQ

Massingham Park

TA27AB

Wedlands

TA27BH

Cheddon Road

TA27PL

Priorswood Road

TA28DZ

Horner Road

TA28EW

Buckland Road

TA27BD

Pyrland Avenue

TA27JD

St Michaels Crescent

TA27JN

Dorchester Road

TA27PR

Plais Street

TA28QF

Warres Road

TA28SN

Rossiter Road

TA27JG

St Patricks Road

TA27LN

Dorchester Road

TA27RR

Ladymead Road

TA28DW

Priorswood Road

TA27DR

Cheddon Road

TA27JX

Hereford Drive

TA27PW

Priorswood Road

TA27ET

Lyngford Square

TA27QD

Lansdowne Road

TA27QT

Cheddon Road

TA28QJ

Taunton North

TA28SB

Kirke Grove

TA27HY

Eastwick Road

TA27LJ

Lyngford Lane

TA27QR

Cheddon Road

TA27RB

Farm View

TA28SE

Grafton Close

TA27AT

Colin Avenue

TA27DN

Cheddon Road

TA27ES

Lyngford Square

Data Sources

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