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Taunton Wilton

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 157 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

157

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Taunton Wilton Population

8,670

Population density

2,848.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

78.89(+139%)

Anti-social behaviour

40.6(+169%)

Public order

28.72(+336%)

Shoplifting

26.99(+305%)

Other theft

15.92(+183%)

South West average

Demographics

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

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

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 139 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Taunton Wilton area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £1,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Wilton over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	24	£533,500	£280,300	£396,246	£620,000	£730,250
Flats	67	£146,500	£87,900	£113,750	£205,500	£310,250
Semi-Detached	13	£288,000	£233,000	£270,000	£297,000	£315,000
Terraced	35	£240,000	£135,500	£200,500	£318,500	£422,000

10 years median price trend in Taunton Wilton

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

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Housing

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