Postcode TA1 1EP 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% 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 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 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is French Weir.
Taunton North Town has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,334 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.
Taunton North Town has an average crime rate, with approximately 48 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.6% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TA1 1EP.
Taunton North Town near TA1 1EP has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Taunton located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Taunton | N/A | Walking directions to Taunton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | French Weir | Medium | Walking directions to French Weir |
| 0.4 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 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA1 1EP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar 2026 | 54A, Richmond Road, Taunton, TA1 1EP | Terraced | Freehold | £237,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2026 | 33, Richmond Road, Taunton, TA1 1EN | Terraced | Freehold | £372,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 17, Palmerston Road, Taunton, TA1 1ER | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 13 Oct 2025 | 19, Palmerston Road, Taunton, TA1 1ER | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 04 Sept 2026 | 44, Richmond Road, Taunton, TA1 1EW | Terraced | Freehold | £360,000 |
In the TA1 1EP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | The Castle School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Oct 2023. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Taunton Preparatory School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Taunton School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. |
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TA1 1EP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | ALDI | Chip Lane, Taunton, TA1 1BZ | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.4 mi | Welcome | Belvedere Retail Park, Taunton, TA1 1NQ | Walking directions to Welcome |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco | Castle Street, Taunton, TA1 4AB | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.5 mi | Daily Needs | 38 Station Road, Taunton, TA1 1NL | Walking directions to Daily Needs |
| 0.5 mi | Kropka (Polish Shop) | 54 Bridge Street, Taunton, TA1 1UD | Walking directions to Kropka (Polish Shop) |
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 1EP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gideon Amos
Taunton and Wellington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TA1 1EP records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around TA1 1EP 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 11 schools close to TA1 1EP, including The Castle School (Outstanding), Taunton Preparatory School and Taunton School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to TA1 1EP is Taunton, about 907 m away.
TA1 1EP scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,334 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 1EP is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.