Postcode TA1 1JY is located in an urban city, within the Taunton East ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Taunton North Town area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 165.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Taunton North Town is £48,682 per year. The nearest station is Taunton located about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Goodland Gardens.
Taunton North Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,868 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Taunton North Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 165.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.7% 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 170 ft away from TA1 1JY.
Taunton North Town near TA1 1JY 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Taunton | N/A | Walking directions to Taunton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Goodland Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Goodland Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | French Weir | Medium | Walking directions to French Weir |
| 0.2 mi | Castle Green | Small | Walking directions to Castle Green |
Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Taunton East area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £499,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £315,000 |
| Flats | 46 | £134,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £261,250 |
| Terraced | 50 | £215,000 |
10 year median price trend in Taunton East
In the TA1 1JY postcode area, located within Taunton North Town, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA1 1JY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 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) |
| 0.1 mi | Mr Taunton | 60 Bridge Street, Taunton, TA1 1UD | Walking directions to Mr Taunton |
| 0.1 mi | Daily Needs | 38 Station Road, Taunton, TA1 1NL | Walking directions to Daily Needs |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 46 Station Road, Taunton, TA1 1NS | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Somerset district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.