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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 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

TA28EA

Horner Road

TA27EY

Lyngford Square

TA27BJ

Maple Close

TA27HQ

Eastwick Road

TA27JX

Hereford Drive

TA27PR

Plais Street

TA28NG

Ellis Close

TA27JZ

Rochester Road

TA28EF

Fairfield Road

TA27JB

St Michael's Crescent

TA28DW

Priorswood Road

TA28ED

Radlet Close

TA27QT

Cheddon Road

TA28HA

Selworthy Road

TA27JF

Pyrland Avenue

TA28JR

Amerys Mead

TA27RJ

Dorchester Road

TA27RN

Dorchester Road

TA28HB

Selworthy Road

TA27PX

Obridge Road

TA28QA

Cashford Gate

TA28SS

Rossiter Road

TA27JW

Taunton North

TA28FZ

Garden Close

TA27EE

Lyngford Road

TA27ER

Lyngford Crescent

TA27PZ

Obridge Crescent

TA28HG

Bossington Drive

TA27LL

Lyngford Lane

TA28SA

Luttrell Close

TA27TG

Massingham Park

TA27EX

Lyngford Square

TA28ES

Buckland Road

TA28DX

Cleeve Road

TA28DE

Venture Way

TA27HX

Eastwick Road

TA27HB

Eastwick Road

TA27TH

Massingham Park

TA28HF

Bossington Drive

TA28EB

Radlet Close

TA27DX

Plais Street

TA27LW

St David's Gardens

TA27DS

Wellesley Street

TA27RB

Farm View

TA27QH

Priorswood Road

TA27AR

Colin Road

Data Sources

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