Postcode TA1 1QY 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 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Vivary Park.
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 31.3% 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 306 ft away from TA1 1QY.
Taunton Wilton near TA1 1QY 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Taunton | N/A | Walking directions to Taunton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Vivary Park | Large | Walking directions to Vivary Park |
| 0.5 mi | Children's Wood | Large | Walking directions to Children's Wood |
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Park | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
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 1QY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May 2026 | 20, Eastgate Gardens, Taunton, TA1 1RD | Flats | Leasehold | £143,000 | |
| 09 Apr 2026 | 45, Eastgate Gardens, Taunton, TA1 1RD | Flats | Leasehold | £155,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2025 | 34, Eastgate Gardens, Taunton, TA1 1RD | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 29 Sept 2025 | 15, Eastgate Gardens, Taunton, TA1 1RD | Flats | Leasehold | £132,000 | |
| 02 Sept 2025 | 21, Eastgate Gardens, Taunton, TA1 1RD | Flats | Leasehold | £145,000 |
In the TA1 1QY postcode area, located within Taunton Wilton, there are 9 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 | St James Church School | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 26 Nov 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Sept 2023. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St George's Catholic School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Sept 2013. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TA1 1QY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Wawel Supermarket | 5 Eastgate, Taunton, TA1 3NB | Walking directions to Wawel Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Billet Street, Taunton, TA1 3NE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Lesser Litter | 11 Paul Street, Taunton, TA1 3PF | Walking directions to Lesser Litter |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Mansfield Road, Taunton, TA1 3NJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | 7 Days | 23 East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3EP | Walking directions to 7 Days |
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 1QY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gideon Amos
Taunton and Wellington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TA1 1QY 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 1QY 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 1QY, including St James Church School (Good), Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (Good) and St George's Catholic School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to TA1 1QY is Taunton, about 846 m away.
TA1 1QY 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 1QY is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.