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Taunton South

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About

The Taunton South ward forms the southern portion of the county town, largely defined by residential neighbourhoods and key transport corridors. The area encompasses the communities of Galmington and parts of Comeytrowe, characterised by a mix of housing types from post-war estates to more recent developments. Its eastern boundary is significantly shaped by the route of the A38, a major arterial road connecting the area to the wider region and the M5 motorway network.

Within the ward lies the expansive Longrun Meadow, a large green space with grazing cattle that follows the course of the River Tone. This area provides a distinct rural counterpoint to the suburban surroundings and is a site for community events. The ward also contains the Taunton Academy secondary school and is adjacent to the county's main hospital complex, adding institutional and employment functions to its primarily residential character.

Area overview

On average Taunton South has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 157 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 21.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Taunton South is £49,682 per year. There are 4 schools in Taunton South: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Taunton South is home to around 11,284 people, with a population density of about 3,187.8 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
157
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
21.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Taunton South Population
11,284
Population density
3,187.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
88.62(+165%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.23(+123%)
Public order
23.31(+256%)
Shoplifting
22.24(+236%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.09(+117%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,005
88.67%
Other White
620
5.49%
Chinese
104
0.92%
Other Asian
92
0.82%
Indian
90
0.8%
Total population: 11,284

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,775
29.83%
Level 3 (A level)
1,640
17.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,553
16.69%
No qualifications
1,479
15.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
965
10.37%
Total 16+ residents: 9,303

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,663
33.47%
Owns with a mortgage
1,405
28.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
739
14.87%
Social rents from council
671
13.5%
Other social rented
354
7.12%
Total households: 4,969

Property prices in Taunton South

Median price£280,000
Price per sq ft£303
Sales (last 12 months)153
Typical range (middle 50%)£229K – £370K

Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £303 per square foot) in Taunton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £1,175,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Taunton South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached46£402,500£332
Semi-Detached47£280,000£307
Terraced52£230,750£282
Flats8£140,500£204

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Taunton South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Taunton South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£287,500£87,950£185,000£187,500
2017£280,000£115,250£215,000£175,250
2018£300,000£125,000£223,500£170,500
2019£323,750£111,000£205,000£171,500
2020£310,000£121,000£255,000£188,000
2021£366,500£132,000£236,000£196,000
2022£410,000£249,000£275,000£235,500
2023£385,000£259,000£263,750£245,000
2024£381,250£151,000£275,000£231,500
2025£395,000£137,000£275,000£229,000
2026£418,750£148,000£300,000£220,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Taunton South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Taunton South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£222£198£226£204
2017£268£207£243£223
2018£282£202£248£214
2019£293£202£259£228
2020£293£205£268£243
2021£296£223£271£260
2022£350£370£332£291
2023£352£364£318£315
2024£355£202£321£276
2025£332£217£304£295
2026£326£204£302£259
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Taunton South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Taunton South in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Somerset district.

Band A£1,707
Band B£1,992
Band C£2,276
Band D£2,561
Band E£3,130
Band F£3,699
Band G£4,268
Band H£5,121

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Taunton South

Is Taunton South safe?

Taunton South records about 157 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Taunton South?

The median sale price in Taunton South is £280,000 (about £303 per square foot) based on 153 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Taunton South?

Taunton South has 3 primary schools (3 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Taunton South?

Taunton South scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Taunton South sits around rank 18,105 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Taunton South?

The average household income in Taunton South is around £49,682 per year, and 21% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Taunton South

TA12QA

Upper Holway Road

TA13YQ

Killams Green

TA12QR

Hazel Close

TA13FU

Stockwell Road

TA13RW

Trevor Smith Place

TA13BJ

Mountfields Road

TA13BU

Shoreditch Road

TA13XQ

Bluebell Close

TA12JX

Parmin Way

TA12YA

Eastleigh Road

TA12HQ

Wordsworth Drive

TA12JJ

Midford Road

TA13DU

South Road

TA13DE

Fullands Avenue

TA13FQ

Beech Row

TA13XF

Celandine Mead

TA13XL

Orchid Close

TA13RQ

Cherry Tree Lane

TA13YA

Killams Lane

TA13EU

Tauntfield Close

TA12RQ

Wimborne Close

TA13DD

Fullands Road

TA12SE

Cedar Close

TA12QB

Lilac Close

TA12JL

Midford Road

TA13AF

South Street

TA13EF

Fouracres Close

TA12JE

Milton Road

TA13EA

South Road

TA13XN

Bilberry Grove

TA13HQ

Bishop Fox Drive

TA13GB

Huish Avenue

TA12QG

Lime Crescent

TA12HE

Upper Holway Road

TA13TW

Holland Mews

TA13LB

Taunton South

TA13XP

Kings Close

TA12PY

Upper Holway Road

TA13AP

Holway Avenue

TA12RD

Waverney Close

TA13BT

Fremantle Road

TA12HB

Holway Hill

TA12RA

Ashbourne Crescent

TA12HW

Wordsworth Drive

TA12JW

Normandy Drive

TA13LD

Killams Close

TA13EL

Stoke Road

TA12RR

Witham Close

TA13TF

St Josephs Field

TA13TE

St Josephs Field

TA12QL

Rowan Drive

TA12SD

Pine Close

TA13BS

Fremantle Road

TA12JN

Milton Close

TA12JF

Milton Road

TA12FH

Parmin Way

TA12PD

Lisieux Way

TA12RB

Ashbourne Crescent

TA12LF

Lisieux Way

TA13FS

Brook Lane

TA13EG

Calway Road

TA13EH

Stoke Road

TA13BX

Shoreditch Road

TA12QT

Bramble Park

TA13JJ

Trinity Road

TA12RE

Wansbeck Green

TA12RX

Lynor Close

TA13GJ

Kibbear Drive

TA12LG

Harnell Close

TA12YE

Eastleigh Road

TA12QF

Lime Crescent

TA12QH

Laurel Close

TA12PN

Severn Drive

TA12YD

Eastleigh Road

TA13DF

Shoreditch Road

TA12YF

Eastleigh Road

TA13DB

Fullands Road

TA12LX

Dunkleys Way

TA12HY

Shakespeare Avenue

TA13BQ

Mountfields Road

TA13XJ

Heather Close

TA13AR

Holway Avenue

TA13FT

Highfield Road

TA13DY

South Road

TA13XD

Clover Mead

TA12JU

Parmin Way

TA12HF

Upper Holway Road

TA13GA

Cutliffe Road

TA12FF

Parmin Way

TA12JS

Broughton Close

TA12XX

Northleigh Road

TA12LL

Haywood Road

TA12HZ

Shakespeare Avenue

TA13JH

Trinity Road

TA12LA

Calvados Road

TA13FF

Trevor Smith Place

TA12SF

Larch Close

TA13XA

Larkspur Close

TA12LT

Mulberry Close

TA12RH

Ryburn Close