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TA1 1SE

Magdalene Lane

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

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Detailed insights for TA1 1SE

Overview

Postcode TA1 1SE is located in an urban city, within the Bishop's Hull & Taunton West ward 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 nearest station is Taunton, about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Vivary Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
445
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
31.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Taunton Wilton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,224 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Taunton Wilton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 445.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

31.3%

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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Taunton Wilton is £46,772 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 119 ft away from TA1 1SE.

Flood risk

No risk

Taunton Wilton near TA1 1SE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Taunton located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for TA1 1SE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Taunton

N/A

Walking directions to Taunton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TA1 1SE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miVivary ParkLargeWalking directions to Vivary Park
0.4 miVictoria ParkMediumWalking directions to Victoria Park
0.2 miGoodland GardensMediumWalking directions to Goodland Gardens

Area Profile

Population
145
Population density
2,342.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
210.43(+530%)
Anti-social behaviour
142.44(+855%)
Shoplifting
135.4(+1948%)
Public order
87.92(+1244%)
Other theft
48.65(+764%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
91
62.76%
Other White
14
9.66%
Indian
9
6.21%
Other Asian
8
5.52%
Bangladeshi
5
3.45%
Total population: 145

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
47
35.07%
No qualifications
34
25.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
11.19%
Level 3 (A level)
14
10.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
8.21%
Total 16+ residents: 134

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
44
45.83%
Other social rented
25
26.04%
Owns outright
13
13.54%
Owns with a mortgage
7
7.29%
Social rents from council
5
5.21%
Total households: 96

Property prices in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

Median price£265,000
Price per sq ft£288
Sales (last 12 months)145
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £395K

Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 (about £288 per square foot) in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £970,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£440,000£343
Semi-Detached30£280,000£310
Terraced44£260,000£266
Flats38£169,000£227

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£345,000£92,000£245,000£175,000
2017£306,995£115,000£220,000£182,000
2018£337,250£122,000£265,000£190,000
2019£361,250£117,950£240,000£206,000
2020£362,500£126,500£225,000£191,500
2021£404,463£125,000£285,000£223,000
2022£410,500£170,000£300,000£248,500
2023£421,450£160,000£329,950£257,500
2024£400,000£153,500£285,000£250,000
2025£435,000£155,000£280,000£285,000
2026£480,000£150,000£260,000£240,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£243£191£242£178
2017£256£193£251£200
2018£271£191£243£202
2019£282£210£262£189
2020£299£204£283£214
2021£313£214£280£232
2022£345£262£320£253
2023£345£234£340£252
2024£325£236£335£261
2025£353£227£329£274
2026£298£223£268£264
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bishop's Hull & Taunton West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA1 1SE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA1 1SE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Oct 20257, East Street, Taunton, TA1 3LQOtherFreehold£620,000
08 Oct 20258, East Street, Taunton, TA1 3LQOtherFreehold£620,000
06 Aug 20258, Hammet Street, Taunton, TA1 1RZTerracedFreehold£290,000
25 Jun 202515, Hammet Street, Taunton, TA1 1RZOtherFreehold£140,000
06 Feb 2026Flat 10, Wessex House, Billet Street, Taunton, TA1 3NGFlatsLeasehold£109,000

Schools

In the TA1 1SE postcode area, located within Taunton Wilton, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TA1 1SE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt George's Catholic SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableSilver Bridge SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt James Church SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA1 1SE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TA1 1SE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLesser Litter11 Paul Street, Taunton, TA1 3PFWalking directions to Lesser Litter
0.1 miSainsbury'sBillet Street, Taunton, TA1 3NEWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miGreen bean fruit and veg58 High Street, Taunton, TA1 3PTWalking directions to Green bean fruit and veg
0.2 miIceland59 High Street, Taunton, TA1 3PTWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalMansfield Road, Taunton, TA1 3NJWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Somerset district.

Band A£1,707
Band B£1,992
Band C£2,276
Band D£2,561
Band E£3,130
Band F£3,699
Band G£4,268
Band H£5,121

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for TA1 1SE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Member of parliament

Gideon Amos

Taunton and Wellington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictSomersetE06000066
Parliamentary ConstituencyTaunton and WellingtonE14001540
ParishTauntonE04013217
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Taunton WiltonE02006108
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Somerset West and Taunton 015BE01029284
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TA1 1SE

Is TA1 1SE (Taunton Wilton) safe?

The area around TA1 1SE 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.

What is the average house price near TA1 1SE?

The median sale price around TA1 1SE in Taunton Wilton is £265,000 (about £288 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TA1 1SE?

There are 14 schools close to TA1 1SE, including St George's Catholic School (Good), Silver Bridge School (Good) and St James Church School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to TA1 1SE?

The closest station to TA1 1SE is Taunton, about 945 m away.

How deprived is the area around TA1 1SE?

TA1 1SE 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).

Who represents TA1 1SE (Taunton Wilton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Taunton and Wellington covering TA1 1SE is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.