Postcode TA1 1BD is located in an urban city, within the Bishop's Hull & Taunton West area of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Taunton North Town area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 169.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Taunton North Town is £48,682 per year. The median sale price in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West is £260,000 (around £287 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £190,000 and £371,000. The nearest station is Taunton, about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Goodland Gardens.
Taunton North Town has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,237 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Taunton North Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 169.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.6% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 307 ft away from TA1 1BD.
Taunton North Town near TA1 1BD has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Taunton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Taunton | N/A | Walking directions to Taunton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Goodland Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Goodland Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | French Weir | Medium | Walking directions to French Weir |
| 0.3 mi | Greenway Park | Small | Walking directions to Greenway Park |
Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £287 per square foot) in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,500 up to £1,200,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £457,500 | £342 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £280,000 | £302 |
| Terraced | 37 | £245,000 | £265 |
| Flats | 45 | £160,000 | £221 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £345,000 | £92,000 | £245,000 | £175,000 |
| 2017 | £306,995 | £115,000 | £220,000 | £182,000 |
| 2018 | £337,250 | £122,000 | £265,000 | £190,000 |
| 2019 | £361,250 | £117,950 | £240,000 | £206,000 |
| 2020 | £362,500 | £126,500 | £225,000 | £191,500 |
| 2021 | £404,463 | £125,000 | £285,000 | £223,000 |
| 2022 | £410,500 | £170,000 | £300,000 | £248,500 |
| 2023 | £421,450 | £160,000 | £329,950 | £257,500 |
| 2024 | £400,000 | £153,500 | £285,000 | £250,000 |
| 2025 | £435,000 | £160,000 | £280,000 | £285,000 |
| 2026 | £480,000 | £140,000 | £270,000 | £243,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £243 | £191 | £242 | £178 |
| 2017 | £256 | £193 | £251 | £200 |
| 2018 | £271 | £191 | £243 | £202 |
| 2019 | £282 | £210 | £262 | £189 |
| 2020 | £299 | £204 | £283 | £214 |
| 2021 | £313 | £214 | £280 | £232 |
| 2022 | £345 | £262 | £320 | £253 |
| 2023 | £345 | £234 | £340 | £252 |
| 2024 | £325 | £236 | £335 | £261 |
| 2025 | £353 | £228 | £329 | £274 |
| 2026 | £301 | £235 | £268 | £265 |
There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA1 1BD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2026 | 60, Albemarle Road, Taunton, TA1 1BD | Terraced | Freehold | £209,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 26, Belvedere Road, Taunton, TA1 1HD | Terraced | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 10 Feb 2026 | 12, Whitehall, Taunton, TA1 1PG | Terraced | Freehold | £218,000 | |
| 18 Nov 2025 | 43, Belvedere Road, Taunton, TA1 1BU | Terraced | Freehold | £433,750 | |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 32, Albemarle Road, Taunton, TA1 1BA | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 |
In the TA1 1BD postcode area, located within Taunton North Town, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Andrew's Church School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 1 Oct 2024. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | North Town Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Apr 2013. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Priorswood Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Nov 2022. |
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TA1 1BD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | ROM Market | 57 Station Road, Taunton, TA1 1NZ | Walking directions to ROM Market |
| 0.1 mi | Top Market | 73 Station Road, Taunton, TA1 1PA | Walking directions to Top Market |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 46 Station Road, Taunton, TA1 1NS | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | Daily Needs | 38 Station Road, Taunton, TA1 1NL | Walking directions to Daily Needs |
| 0.1 mi | Welcome | Belvedere Retail Park, Taunton, TA1 1NQ | Walking directions to Welcome |
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 1BD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gideon Amos
Taunton and Wellington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TA1 1BD records about 170 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around TA1 1BD in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West is £260,000 (about £287 per square foot) based on 147 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to TA1 1BD, including St Andrew's Church School (Requires improvement), North Town Academy (Good) and Priorswood Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to TA1 1BD is Taunton, about 263 m away.
TA1 1BD scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,237 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 1BD is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.