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Taunton Wilton

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About

Taunton Wilton is a residential suburb situated just south of Taunton's town centre, bordering the River Tone. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates, local schools, and community amenities, providing a practical base for commuters and families. The presence of the Tone shapes the area's eastern boundary, offering some green corridors alongside the waterway.

The district is anchored by the Wilton area, which includes a large retail park featuring supermarkets and chain stores, serving as a significant local shopping hub. Taunton's main hospital is located here, alongside several light industrial and business parks. This creates a functional landscape where residential streets sit adjacent to commercial and service infrastructure, defining the area's primarily utilitarian character.

Area overview

On average Taunton Wilton has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 161 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Taunton Wilton is £46,772 per year. There are 5 schools in Taunton Wilton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Taunton Wilton is home to around 8,670 people, with a population density of about 2,848.9 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
161
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
15.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Taunton Wilton Population
8,670
Population density
2,848.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
84.08(+152%)
Anti-social behaviour
39.56(+165%)
Shoplifting
27.57(+317%)
Public order
26.87(+311%)
Other theft
15.22(+170%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,983
80.6%
Other White
652
7.53%
Indian
270
3.12%
Other Asian
138
1.59%
Other
102
1.18%
Total population: 8,664

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,930
39.16%
No qualifications
1,237
16.53%
Level 3 (A level)
1,057
14.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
980
13.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
632
8.45%
Total 16+ residents: 7,483

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,629
36.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,204
26.98%
Owns with a mortgage
770
17.26%
Other social rented
381
8.54%
Social rents from council
286
6.41%
Total households: 4,462

Property prices in Taunton Wilton

Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Taunton Wilton area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £1,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Taunton Wilton 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 Wilton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached25£443,000£3,644
Flats60£150,750£2,586
Semi-Detached17£273,000£3,551
Terraced42£244,625£2,893

10 years median price trend in Taunton Wilton

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

All postcodes in Taunton Wilton

TA14QQ

Trull Road

TA14DP

Crescent Way

TA13RU

Queen Street

TA14RL

Parkfield Road

TA14QW

Trull Road

TA11RD

Eastgate Gardens

TA13QJ

Middleway

TA13PF

Paul Street

TA14HE

Burton Place

TA14JU

Wiltshire Close

TA13AU

Gordon Road

TA14TP

Pitts Close

TA14TB

Longmead Way

TA14PX

Trull Road

TA13TE

St Josephs Field

TA13AJ

Alma Street

TA13PJ

High Street

TA14TF

Poundisford Close

TA11JD

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA14AH

Corporation Street

TA14RQ

Haines Park

TA13FF

Trevor Smith Place

TA14JD

Wambrook Close

TA13DJ

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

TA13FN

Kings Square

TA11JL

Coal Orchard

TA14AD

Castle Green

TA13JW

Vivary Road

TA11UG

The Bridge

Data Sources

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