Postcode TA1 1SZ 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 £225,000 (around £273 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £178,500 and £270,000. The nearest station is Taunton, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 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 2.8% 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 road, approximately 316 ft away from TA1 1SZ.
Taunton North Town near TA1 1SZ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 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 |
| 0.1 mi | Victoria Park | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.5 mi | Goodland Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Goodland Gardens |
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 1SZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2025 | 21, Eastbourne Gate, Taunton, TA1 1SZ | Terraced | Freehold | £178,500 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 1, Haydon Road, Taunton, TA1 1SY | Other | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 2, Haydon Road, Taunton, TA1 1SY | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 50, Wilfred Road, Taunton, TA1 1TB | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2026 | 62, Wilfred Road, Taunton, TA1 1TB | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 |
In the TA1 1SZ postcode area, located within Taunton North Town, there are 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St James Church School | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 26 Nov 2024. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Sept 2023. | |
| 0.4 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 1SZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 30-33 East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3ES | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | 7 Days | 23 East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3EP | Walking directions to 7 Days |
| 0.1 mi | TM News | 36 East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3ES | Walking directions to TM News |
| 0.1 mi | Ruay Thai Supermarket | 122 East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3HL | Walking directions to Ruay Thai Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Home Science | 122A East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3HL | Walking directions to Home Science |
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 1SZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gideon Amos
Taunton and Wellington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TA1 1SZ 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 1SZ 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 1SZ, 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 1SZ is Taunton, about 924 m away.
TA1 1SZ 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 1SZ is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.