Postcode TA1 1ER is located in an urban city, within the Bishop's Hull & Taunton West ward 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 nearest station is Taunton, about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 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 6.6% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 146 ft away from TA1 1ER.
Taunton North Town near TA1 1ER has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | French Weir | Medium | Walking directions to French Weir |
| 0.3 mi | Greenway Park | Small | Walking directions to Greenway Park |
Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 (about £286 per square foot) in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £970,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £440,000 | £343 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £277,500 | £308 |
| Terraced | 42 | £260,000 | £264 |
| Flats | 38 | £169,000 | £227 |
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 | £155,000 | £280,000 | £285,000 |
| 2026 | £480,000 | £150,000 | £260,000 | £240,000 |
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 | £227 | £329 | £274 |
| 2026 | £298 | £223 | £268 | £264 |
There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA1 1ER.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 2025 | 19, Palmerston Road, Taunton, TA1 1ER | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 21 May 2026 | 2, Home Cottages, Taunton, TA1 1HB | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 6, Roughmoor Crescent, Taunton, TA1 1EX | Terraced | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2026 | 54A, Richmond Road, Taunton, TA1 1EP | Terraced | Freehold | £237,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 2, Balfour Terrace, Taunton, TA1 1AG | Terraced | Freehold | £380,000 |
In the TA1 1ER postcode area, located within Taunton North Town, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TA1 1ER
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | ALDI | Chip Lane, Taunton, TA1 1BZ | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.4 mi | Greenway Garage | 209 Greenway Road, Taunton, TA2 6LQ | Walking directions to Greenway Garage |
| 0.5 mi | Welcome | Belvedere Retail Park, Taunton, TA1 1NQ | Walking directions to Welcome |
| 0.5 mi | Daily Needs | 38 Station Road, Taunton, TA1 1NL | Walking directions to Daily Needs |
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 1ER, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gideon Amos
Taunton and Wellington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TA1 1ER 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around TA1 1ER in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West is £265,000 (about £286 per square foot) based on 141 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to TA1 1ER, including Taunton Preparatory School, Taunton School and The Castle School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to TA1 1ER is Taunton, about 902 m away.
TA1 1ER 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 1ER is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.