Postcode TA1 1TA 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 0.6 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 the United Kingdom, 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 278 ft away from TA1 1TA.
Taunton North Town near TA1 1TA 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 143 recent sales, the median property price is £216,000 (about £267 per square foot) in Taunton East area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,375 up to £490,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £328,200 | £316 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £273,750 | £268 |
| Terraced | 53 | £219,000 | £253 |
| Flats | 47 | £152,500 | £255 |
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 1TA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 2025 | 5, Gloucester Court, Gloucester Street, Taunton, TA1 1TF | Flats | Leasehold | £127,000 | |
| 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 | |
| 11 Jun 2026 | 62, Wilfred Road, Taunton, TA1 1TB | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 |
In the TA1 1TA postcode area, located within Taunton North Town, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA1 1TA
| 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 1TA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gideon Amos
Taunton and Wellington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TA1 1TA 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 1TA in Taunton North Town is £216,000 (about £267 per square foot) based on 143 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to TA1 1TA, including St James Church School (Good), Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (Good) and Silver Bridge School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to TA1 1TA is Taunton, about 965 m away.
TA1 1TA 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 1TA is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.