Postcode TA1 1AR is located in an urban city, within the Taunton East ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Taunton North Town area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Taunton North Town is £48,682 per year. The nearest station is Taunton, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Children's Wood.
Taunton North Town has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,150 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Taunton North Town has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Taunton North Town is £48,682 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 81 ft away from TA1 1AR.
Taunton North Town near TA1 1AR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Taunton located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Taunton | N/A | Walking directions to Taunton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Children's Wood | Large | Walking directions to Children's Wood |
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Park | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £219,500 (about £273 per square foot) in Taunton East area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,000 up to £490,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £328,200 | £316 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £270,000 | £262 |
| Terraced | 52 | £219,740 | £258 |
| Flats | 44 | £150,000 | £262 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £236,500 | £184,475 | £184,750 | £155,000 |
| 2017 | £280,000 | £158,000 | £226,000 | £165,000 |
| 2018 | £260,000 | £173,000 | £195,000 | £165,500 |
| 2019 | £272,500 | £149,000 | £195,000 | £167,500 |
| 2020 | £261,250 | £145,000 | £229,000 | £175,000 |
| 2021 | £315,000 | £130,000 | £236,000 | £188,675 |
| 2022 | £357,500 | £150,000 | £260,000 | £221,500 |
| 2023 | £249,000 | £154,500 | £235,500 | £209,000 |
| 2024 | £320,000 | £151,250 | £247,500 | £215,000 |
| 2025 | £330,000 | £134,500 | £261,250 | £219,500 |
| 2026 | £269,500 | £185,000 | £280,000 | £195,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £227 | £260 | £203 | £200 |
| 2017 | £238 | £232 | £225 | £198 |
| 2018 | £239 | £245 | £230 | £195 |
| 2019 | £230 | £234 | £205 | £195 |
| 2020 | £257 | £225 | £244 | £195 |
| 2021 | £243 | £231 | £242 | £212 |
| 2022 | £322 | £271 | £294 | £242 |
| 2023 | £296 | £245 | £263 | £257 |
| 2024 | £281 | £245 | £274 | £248 |
| 2025 | £312 | £248 | £276 | £264 |
| 2026 | £290 | £258 | £288 | £248 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA1 1AR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jun 2026 | 78, Firepool View, Taunton, TA1 1PS | Flats | Leasehold | £245,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2026 | 32, Firepool View, Taunton, TA1 1PS | Flats | Leasehold | £185,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2025 | 88, Firepool View, Taunton, TA1 1PS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £330,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 54, Firepool View, Taunton, TA1 1PS | Flats | Leasehold | £172,500 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 129, Firepool View, Taunton, TA1 1NY | Terraced | Freehold | £275,000 |
In the TA1 1AR postcode area, located within Taunton North Town, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TA1 1AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Food Warehouse | Priory Fields Retail Park, Taunton, TA1 1QS | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Priorswood Road, Taunton, TA2 7PS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Asda Express | Priory Bridge Road, Taunton, TA1 1QD | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 101-103 Priorswood Road, Taunton, TA2 7PT | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Top Market | 73 Station Road, Taunton, TA1 1PA | Walking directions to Top Market |
Annual council tax rates for Somerset district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for TA1 1AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gideon Amos
Taunton and Wellington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TA1 1AR records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around TA1 1AR in Taunton East is £219,500 (about £273 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to TA1 1AR, including St James Church School (Good), St Andrew's Church School (Good) and Priorswood Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to TA1 1AR is Taunton, about 487 m away.
TA1 1AR scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,150 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Taunton and Wellington covering TA1 1AR is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.