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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

TA12LY

Streamside

TA13ET

Hill Head Close

TA12RS

Redlake Drive

TA12LH

Bacon Drive

TA13EE

Calway Road

Data Sources

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