Postcode TA1 1SW 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 209.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Taunton North Town is £46,300 per year. The nearest station is Taunton located about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Children's Wood.
Taunton North Town has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,023 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Taunton North Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 209.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.5% 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 of residents in Taunton North Town is £46,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TA1 1SW.
Taunton North Town near TA1 1SW 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 | Children's Wood | Large | Walking directions to Children's Wood |
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Park | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.3 mi | Goodland Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Goodland Gardens |
Based on 153 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 | 25 | £315,000 |
| Flats | 49 | £135,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £286,250 |
| Terraced | 55 | £215,000 |
10 year median price trend in Taunton East
In the TA1 1SW postcode area, located within Taunton North Town, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA1 1SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Wawel Supermarket | 5 Eastgate, Taunton, TA1 3NB | Walking directions to Wawel Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | 7 Days | 23 East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3EP | Walking directions to 7 Days |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Billet Street, Taunton, TA1 3NE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | Priory Bridge Road, Taunton, TA1 1QD | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Billetfield, Somerset, TA1 3NJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.