Postcode TA1 1JL is located in an urban city, within the Taunton East area of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Taunton Wilton area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 445.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 5.2× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Taunton Wilton is £46,772 per year. The median sale price in Taunton East is £225,000 (around £273 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £178,500 and £270,000. The nearest station is Taunton, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Children's Wood.
Taunton Wilton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,224 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Taunton Wilton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 445.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Taunton Wilton is £46,772 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 291 ft away from TA1 1JL.
Taunton Wilton near TA1 1JL 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Taunton | N/A | Walking directions to Taunton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Children's Wood | Large | Walking directions to Children's Wood |
| 0.5 mi | Victoria Park | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.2 mi | Goodland Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Goodland Gardens |
Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £273 per square foot) in Taunton East area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,000 up to £550,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £330,000 | £316 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £254,000 | £261 |
| Terraced | 47 | £222,500 | £266 |
| Flats | 44 | £176,500 | £266 |
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 | £250,000 | £219,500 |
| 2026 | £291,000 | £195,000 | £270,000 | £222,500 |
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 | £266 | £264 |
| 2026 | £316 | £262 | £288 | £253 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA1 1JL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Aug 2026 | 3, Pegasus Court, Coal Orchard, Taunton, TA1 1AE | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | 30, Pegasus Court, Coal Orchard, Taunton, TA1 1AE | Flats | Leasehold | £245,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 44, Pegasus Court, Coal Orchard, Taunton, TA1 1AE | Flats | Leasehold | £280,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 16, Pegasus Court, Coal Orchard, Taunton, TA1 1AE | Flats | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 22, Pegasus Court, Coal Orchard, Taunton, TA1 1AE | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 |
In the TA1 1JL postcode area, located within Taunton Wilton, there are 7 primary and 2 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 | Primary | North Town Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Apr 2013. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St James Church School | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 26 Nov 2024. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Andrew's Church School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 1 Oct 2024. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TA1 1JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | Deller's Wharf, Taunton, TA1 1DX | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.1 mi | Kropka (Polish Shop) | 54 Bridge Street, Taunton, TA1 1UD | Walking directions to Kropka (Polish Shop) |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 46 Station Road, Taunton, TA1 1NS | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Daily Needs | 38 Station Road, Taunton, TA1 1NL | Walking directions to Daily Needs |
| 0.2 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 1JL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gideon Amos
Taunton and Wellington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TA1 1JL records about 445 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around TA1 1JL in Taunton East is £225,000 (about £273 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to TA1 1JL, including North Town Academy (Good), St James Church School (Good) and St Andrew's Church School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to TA1 1JL is Taunton, about 563 m away.
TA1 1JL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,224 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 1JL is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.