Postcode TA1 1PX 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 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 0.4 miles away. There are 9 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 303 ft away from TA1 1PX.
Taunton North Town near TA1 1PX 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 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Children's Wood | Large | Walking directions to Children's Wood |
| 0.2 mi | Victoria Park | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £219,500 (about £273 per square foot) in Taunton East area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,000 up to £490,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £328,200 | £316 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £270,000 | £262 |
| Terraced | 52 | £219,740 | £258 |
| Flats | 44 | £150,000 | £262 |
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 | £261,250 | £219,500 |
| 2026 | £269,500 | £185,000 | £280,000 | £195,000 |
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 | £276 | £264 |
| 2026 | £290 | £258 | £288 | £248 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA1 1PX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 11 Apr 2025 | 20, Priory Park, Taunton, TA1 1PX | Terraced | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2026 | 69, Winters Field, Taunton, TA1 1PY | Flats | Leasehold | £135,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2026 | 83, Winters Field, Taunton, TA1 1PY | Terraced | Freehold | £268,000 |
In the TA1 1PX postcode area, located within Taunton North Town, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TA1 1PX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda Express | Priory Bridge Road, Taunton, TA1 1QD | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.1 mi | The Food Warehouse | Priory Fields Retail Park, Taunton, TA1 1QS | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 30-33 East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3ES | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 1PX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gideon Amos
Taunton and Wellington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TA1 1PX 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 1PX in Taunton East is £219,500 (about £273 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to TA1 1PX, including St James Church School (Good), St Andrew's Church School (Good) and Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to TA1 1PX is Taunton, about 568 m away.
TA1 1PX 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 1PX is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.