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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

TA27QZ

Farm View

TA27LF

Durham Place

TA28HD

Selworthy Road

TA27PU

Obridge Road

TA28QD

The Shaulders

TA28GQ

Venture Way

TA27AS

Colin Road

TA27RA

Farm View

TA27RG

Glen Drive

TA27QR

Cheddon Road

TA28SG

Mill Garden

TA27RW

Dorchester Road

TA27PL

Priorswood Road

TA27QJ

Obridge Close

TA27AD

Wedlands

TA28LX

Brimsland

TA27QY

Farm View

TA27DZ

Grange Drive

TA27AP

Cheddon Road

TA28SR

Tedbury Acres

TA11QP

Kingston Road

TA27EP

Lyngford Place

TA28EY

Blackdown Road

TA28EX

Bircham Road

TA28SP

Taylors Place

TA28QY

Crown Industrial Estate

TA27QB

Lansdowne Road

TA27AF

Wedlands

TA27RP

Ladymead Road

TA28FX

Barns Close

TA27AE

Wedlands

TA27RT

Slapes Close

TA27HL

Barlinch Close

TA28DF

Priorswood Road

TA27PW

Priorswood Road

TA28DZ

Horner Road

TA28GF

Butters

TA27HN

Pickeridge Close

TA28RX

Crown Close

TA27JS

Dorchester Road

TA28QG

Standfast Place

TA27LJ

Lyngford Lane

TA28PT

Cranes Close

TA28DG

Venture Way

TA27RF

Blackthorn Gardens

TA28EQ

Fairfield Road

TA27UA

Wellesley Street

TA27UG

Eaton Crescent

TA27RL

Dorchester Road

TA28QF

Warres Road

TA27JG

St Patricks Road

TA28TD

Tudor Park

TA28EH

Adcombe Road

TA28EP

Buckland Road

TA27BA

Cheddon Road

TA27AB

Wedlands

TA27DP

Cheddon Road

TA27EH

Lyngford Road

TA27HU

Eastwick Road

TA28FY

Batt Drive

TA27QP

Cheddon Road

TA27QF

Draycott Avenue

TA28FR

Priorswood Road

TA27QS

Cheddon Road

TA27EW

Lyngford Place

TA28LZ

Corner Lawn

TA27ET

Lyngford Square

TA27LD

Rochester Road

TA28EW

Buckland Road

TA27TN

Massingham Park

TA27DY

Grange Drive

TA28ER

Buckland Road

TA28DB

Venture Way

TA27EJ

Lyngford Road

TA28RZ

Hicks Road

TA28HE

Blackdown Road

TA27JU

Dover Road

TA28SE

Grafton Close

TA28GG

Homefield

TA28PY

Barbers Mead

TA27EZ

Lyngford Square

TA27QU

Cheddon Road

TA28SH

Dare Close

TA27QQ

Priorswood Road

TA27RU

Taunton North

TA27AY

Cheddon Road

TA27LQ

Cambridge Terrace

TA28PS

Waterleaze

TA27HR

Woodland Road

TA27RS

Ladymead Road

TA27LP

St Patricks Close

TA27HF

Eastwick Road

TA27TF

Pyrland Place

TA27UE

Eaton Crescent

TA28EG

Fairfield Road

TA27DT

Wellesley Street

TA27RD

Farm View

TA27LN

Dorchester Road

TA28EN

Chantry Close

TA27TQ

Massingham Park

Data Sources

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