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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

TA27HR

Woodland Road

TA27HU

Eastwick Road

TA27RP

Ladymead Road

TA28EB

Radlet Close

TA28SS

Rossiter Road

TA27HH

Eastwick Road

TA28EF

Fairfield Road

TA28PY

Barbers Mead

TA28EG

Fairfield Road

TA27HA

Winslade Close

TA27HZ

Cory Road

TA28PU

Hale Way

TA28RZ

Hicks Road

TA28SQ

Fletcher Close

TA27DZ

Grange Drive

TA27JL

Bodmin Road

TA28EE

Dunster Close

TA28LY

Broad Close

TA27EF

Lyngford Road

TA27JJ

St David's Close

TA27JQ

St Patricks Road

TA27UD

Compton Close

TA28QH

Priorswood Road

TA27AR

Colin Road

TA27AD

Wedlands

TA28EU

Bircham Road

TA11QP

Kingston Road

TA27AJ

Eastwick Avenue

TA27QU

Cheddon Road

TA27QP

Cheddon Road

TA27RZ

Taunton North

TA27TN

Massingham Park

TA28HE

Blackdown Road

TA27LD

Rochester Road

TA27LF

Durham Place

TA27RT

Slapes Close

TA27TH

Massingham Park

TA28ED

Radlet Close

TA28GE

Cheddon Close

TA27PZ

Obridge Crescent

TA28DB

Venture Way

TA28ER

Buckland Road

TA28PS

Waterleaze

TA27EU

Lyngford Square

TA27PX

Obridge Road

TA27RD

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Data Sources

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