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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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 150 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 7 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
150
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
81.71(+148%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.7(+117%)
Public order
24.02(+264%)
Shoplifting
22.07(+231%)
Criminal damage and arson
14(+115%)
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

Based on 156 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Taunton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Taunton South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached44£382,500
Flats9£132,000
Semi-Detached50£275,000
Terraced53£230,000

10 years median price trend in Taunton South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Taunton South.

All postcodes in Taunton South

TA13XB

Woodrush Close

TA12RE

Wansbeck Green

TA12SF

Larch Close

TA13LB

Taunton South

TA12QF

Lime Crescent

TA12RG

Kenwyn Close

TA13AG

South Street

TA13BL

Mountfields Road

TA13BX

Shoreditch Road

TA13DQ

Tauntfield Close

TA13FQ

Beech Row

TA13BQ

Mountfields Road

TA13XL

Orchid Close

TA12HL

Wordsworth Drive

TA12LE

Normandy Drive

TA12LH

Bacon Drive

TA12RQ

Wimborne Close

TA13XD

Clover Mead

TA12LL

Haywood Road

TA13DD

Fullands Road

TA13ED

South Road

TA13GE

Pool Close

TA12EY

Holway Road

TA12JQ

Milton Road

TA13DB

Fullands Road

TA13DF

Shoreditch Road

TA13LA

South Road

TA13XP

Kings Close

TA12JX

Parmin Way

TA13EB

Greenlands

TA12HF

Upper Holway Road

TA12JL

Midford Road

TA12RF

Bowmont Grove

TA13EQ

Calway Road

TA13XJ

Heather Close

TA13AP

Holway Avenue

TA13DT

South Road

TA12RD

Waverney Close

TA12RY

Amber Mead

TA12JS

Broughton Close

TA12JW

Normandy Drive

TA12LZ

Humber Grove

TA12QQ

Willow Close

TA13BP

South Road

TA13BU

Shoreditch Road

TA13DE

Fullands Avenue

TA13XG

Dowsland Way

TA12HS

Coleridge Crescent

TA12QH

Laurel Close

TA12HP

Brooke Road

TA13DA

Gordons Close

TA13DY

South Road

TA12HQ

Wordsworth Drive

TA13AQ

Savery Row

TA13GL

Cotlake Drive

TA13RQ

Cherry Tree Lane

TA13XW

Saffron Close

TA12HY

Shakespeare Avenue

TA12PD

Lisieux Way

TA13EU

Tauntfield Close

TA13TW

Holland Mews

TA13YQ

Killams Green

TA12SB

Poplar Road

TA13ET

Hill Head Close

TA13HQ

Bishop Fox Drive

TA12JG

Milton Road

TA12HR

Coleridge Crescent

TA12LQ

Bacon Drive

TA12RR

Witham Close

TA12SE

Cedar Close

TA13YA

Killams Lane

TA12LG

Harnell Close

TA12PZ

Warwick Gardens

TA12QN

Rowan Drive

TA12RZ

Parrett Mead

TA13LD

Killams Close

TA12QG

Lime Crescent

TA12RU

Redlake Drive

TA13TE

St Josephs Field

TA12FH

Parmin Way

TA12QX

The Oaks

TA13DG

Mountfields Road

TA13EH

Stoke Road

TA12HU

Burns Road

TA13BH

Mountfields Park

TA13EL

Stoke Road

TA12JH

Midford Road

TA12QP

Alder Close

TA12LF

Lisieux Way

TA12SA

Hornbeam Close

TA13BW

Mountfields Avenue

TA13GG

Stansell Road

TA13YB

Killams Crescent

TA12YL

Blackbrook Way

TA13BJ

Mountfields Road

TA13FT

Highfield Road

TA13ND

South Road

TA13YF

Kingsway

TA12JA

Shakespeare Avenue

TA12PY

Upper Holway Road

Data Sources

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