Postcode TA1 1UE 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 187.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× 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 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Goodland Gardens.
Taunton North Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,754 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Taunton North Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 187.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.7% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 104 ft away from TA1 1UE.
Taunton North Town near TA1 1UE has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Taunton located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Taunton | N/A | Walking directions to Taunton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Goodland Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Goodland Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | French Weir | Medium | Walking directions to French Weir |
| 0.5 mi | Greenway Park | Small | Walking directions to Greenway Park |
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 1UE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 2026 | 29A, Bridge Street, Taunton, TA1 1TQ | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 23 Sept 2025 | 22, Belvedere Gardens, Taunton, TA1 1NR | Flats | Leasehold | £123,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 12, Hammets Wharf, Taunton, TA1 1JY | Flats | Leasehold | £245,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2026 | Flat 7, Avongrove Court, The Avenue, Taunton, TA1 1TL | Flats | Leasehold | £42,500 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | Flat 27, Avongrove Court, The Avenue, Taunton, TA1 1TL | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 |
In the TA1 1UE postcode area, located within Taunton North Town, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA1 1UE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Kropka (Polish Shop) | 54 Bridge Street, Taunton, TA1 1UD | Walking directions to Kropka (Polish Shop) |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | Deller's Wharf, Taunton, TA1 1DX | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.1 mi | Welcome | Belvedere Retail Park, Taunton, TA1 1NQ | Walking directions to Welcome |
| 0.1 mi | Daily Needs | 38 Station Road, Taunton, TA1 1NL | Walking directions to Daily Needs |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 46 Station Road, Taunton, TA1 1NS | Walking directions to Spar |
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 1UE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gideon Amos
Taunton and Wellington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TA1 1UE records about 187 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 1UE 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 15 schools close to TA1 1UE, including North Town Academy (Good), St Andrew's Church School (Good) and St James Church School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to TA1 1UE is Taunton, about 497 m away.
TA1 1UE scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,754 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 1UE is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.