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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 157 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
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

Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Taunton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £937,500.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Taunton South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached47£400,000£3,619
Flats8£130,500£2,438
Semi-Detached52£275,000£3,376
Terraced56£232,000£3,095

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

TA13LA

South Road

TA12PZ

Warwick Gardens

TA13BW

Mountfields Avenue

TA12QQ

Willow Close

TA13GG

Stansell Road

TA13YF

Kingsway

TA13FX

Cornish Close

TA13FR

Mattravers Way

TA12YL

Blackbrook Way

TA13EB

Greenlands

TA12RP

Tyne Park

TA13ED

South Road

TA13DG

Mountfields Road

TA12HD

Upper Holway Road

TA12JA

Shakespeare Avenue

TA12EZ

Holway Road

TA13GH

South Street

TA12QE

Lime Crescent

TA13BP

South Road

TA12JZ

Lisieux Way

TA13XB

Woodrush Close

TA12QD

Juniper Road

TA12RY

Amber Mead

TA13GD

Kings Lane

TA12QN

Rowan Drive

TA12HH

Wordsworth Drive

TA12LW

Haywood Road

TA12LN

Lower Holway Close

TA12JQ

Milton Road

TA12JG

Milton Road

TA13BL

Mountfields Road

TA13DA

Gordons Close

TA12LQ

Bacon Drive

TA13FN

Kings Square

TA13BH

Mountfields Park

TA12RW

Blackbrook Way

TA13GF

Sherford Bridge Close

TA13XE

Campion Drive

TA12LE

Normandy Drive

TA13DZ

South Road

TA13EJ

Stoke Road

TA12YB

Eastleigh Road

TA12HS

Coleridge Crescent

TA12QP

Alder Close

TA12PB

Shelley Grove

TA13XW

Saffron Close

TA12QX

The Oaks

TA12RF

Bowmont Grove

TA12LJ

Hartley Way

TA12QJ

Sycamore Close

TA12HP

Brooke Road

TA13RY

Harp Chase

TA12LZ

Humber Grove

TA12YJ

Holway Green

TA13AQ

Savery Row

TA13XG

Dowsland Way

TA12HL

Wordsworth Drive

TA13AG

South Street

TA13BN

Mountfields Avenue

TA13BY

Tamar Avenue

TA12XY

Westleigh Road

TA12AS

Eastleigh Gardens

TA12JR

Normandy Drive

TA13EQ

Calway Road

TA13ND

South Road

TA12JB

Keats Road

TA12JT

Normandy Drive

TA12JD

Byron Road

TA13GL

Cotlake Drive

TA12QS

Hawthorn Road

TA12XZ

Southleigh Road

TA12AA

Ruskin Close

TA12LB

Lisieux Way

TA13XH

Sundew Close

TA13GE

Pool Close

TA13YB

Killams Crescent

TA12RG

Kenwyn Close

TA12RU

Redlake Drive

TA12JP

Normandy Drive

TA12HA

Holway Road

TA12HU

Burns Road

TA13DT

South Road

TA13YE

Killams Avenue

TA13FW

Bishops Close

TA12RZ

Parrett Mead

TA12HN

Wordsworth Drive

TA12LU

Hillyfields

TA12JH

Midford Road

TA12QW

Holly Close

TA12PX

Blackbrook Park Avenue

TA12SA

Hornbeam Close

TA12EY

Holway Road

TA13DQ

Tauntfield Close

TA12RT

Marden Grove

TA13YD

Kingsway

TA13AW

Holway Avenue

TA12HR

Coleridge Crescent

TA13FZ

Cutliffe Road

TA13BZ

Tamar Avenue

TA12SB

Poplar Road

Data Sources

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