Postcode TA1 1PU is located in an urban city, within the Taunton East area 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 median sale price in Taunton East is £220,480 (around £273 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £172,188 and £269,000. The nearest station is Taunton, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Children's Wood.
Taunton North Town has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,711 out of 32,844 areas in England, 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 5.3% 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 172 ft away from TA1 1PU.
Taunton North Town near TA1 1PU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Children's Wood | Large | Walking directions to Children's Wood |
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Park | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £220,480 (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 | 17 | £330,000 | £316 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £270,000 | £261 |
| Terraced | 53 | £216,000 | £266 |
| Flats | 50 | £172,188 | £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 | £329,100 | £133,250 | £250,000 | £219,000 |
| 2026 | £310,500 | £176,188 | £270,000 | £205,500 |
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 1PU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Aug 2025 | 72, Geoffrey Farrant Walk, Taunton, TA1 1PU | Flats | Leasehold | £213,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2025 | 36, Geoffrey Farrant Walk, Taunton, TA1 1PU | Flats | Leasehold | £182,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 28, Priory Park, Taunton, TA1 1PX | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 2, Priory Park, Taunton, TA1 1PX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £338,000 | |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 40, Winters Field, Taunton, TA1 1PZ | Flats | Leasehold | £170,000 |
In the TA1 1PU 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 | Primary | St James Church School | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 26 Nov 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Andrew's Church School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 1 Oct 2024. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Priorswood Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Nov 2022. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TA1 1PU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Food Warehouse | Priory Fields Retail Park, Taunton, TA1 1QS | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | Priory Bridge Road, Taunton, TA1 1QD | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Priorswood Road, Taunton, TA2 7PS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Top Market | 73 Station Road, Taunton, TA1 1PA | Walking directions to Top Market |
| 0.3 mi | ROM Market | 57 Station Road, Taunton, TA1 1NZ | Walking directions to ROM Market |
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 1PU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gideon Amos
Taunton and Wellington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TA1 1PU 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 1PU in Taunton East is £220,480 (about £273 per square foot) based on 147 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to TA1 1PU, including St James Church School (Good), St Andrew's Church School (Requires improvement) and Priorswood Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to TA1 1PU is Taunton, about 499 m away.
TA1 1PU 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 1PU is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.