Postcode TA1 1HP 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 161.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× 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 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Vivary Park.
Taunton North Town has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,711 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Taunton North Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 161.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.5% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 44 ft away from TA1 1HP.
Taunton North Town near TA1 1HP 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 0.6 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 | Vivary Park | Large | Walking directions to Vivary Park |
| 0.1 mi | Goodland Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Goodland Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | French Weir | Medium | Walking directions to French Weir |
Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 (about £288 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 | 30 | £280,000 | £310 |
| Terraced | 44 | £260,000 | £266 |
| 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA1 1HP.
In the TA1 1HP postcode area, located within Taunton North Town, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA1 1HP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Green bean fruit and veg | 58 High Street, Taunton, TA1 3PT | Walking directions to Green bean fruit and veg |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 59 High Street, Taunton, TA1 3PT | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Lesser Litter | 11 Paul Street, Taunton, TA1 3PF | Walking directions to Lesser Litter |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 54-55 High Street, Taunton, TA1 3PN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Cook Taunton | Corporation Street, Taunton, TA1 4AW | Walking directions to Cook Taunton |
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 1HP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gideon Amos
Taunton and Wellington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TA1 1HP records about 161 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around TA1 1HP in Taunton North Town is £265,000 (about £288 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to TA1 1HP, including St George's Catholic School (Good), Silver Bridge School (Good) and North Town Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to TA1 1HP is Taunton, about 906 m away.
TA1 1HP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,711 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 1HP is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.