Postcode TA1 1XJ 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 North Town area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 169.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× 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 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Goodland Gardens.
Taunton North Town has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,237 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Taunton North Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 169.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TA1 1XJ.
Taunton North Town near TA1 1XJ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Goodland Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Goodland Gardens |
| 0 mi | French Weir | Medium | Walking directions to French Weir |
| 0.3 mi | Castle Green | Small | Walking directions to Castle Green |
Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 (about £286 per square foot) in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £970,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £440,000 | £343 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £277,500 | £308 |
| Terraced | 42 | £260,000 | £264 |
| Flats | 38 | £169,000 | £227 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA1 1XJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2025 | 12, Northfield Road, Taunton, TA1 1XE | Terraced | Freehold | £310,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 24, Cleveland Street, Taunton, TA1 1XB | Terraced | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 51, Portland Street, Taunton, TA1 1UZ | Terraced | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2025 | 38, Portland Street, Taunton, TA1 1UZ | Terraced | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 02 Jun 2026 | 8, Northfield Gardens, Taunton, TA1 1XN | Terraced | Leasehold | £127,500 |
In the TA1 1XJ postcode area, located within Taunton North Town, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TA1 1XJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Castle Street, Taunton, TA1 4AB | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Castle Street, Taunton, TA1 4BG | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Kropka (Polish Shop) | 54 Bridge Street, Taunton, TA1 1UD | Walking directions to Kropka (Polish Shop) |
| 0.3 mi | Welcome | Belvedere Retail Park, Taunton, TA1 1NQ | Walking directions to Welcome |
| 0.3 mi | Daily Needs | 38 Station Road, Taunton, TA1 1NL | Walking directions to Daily Needs |
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 1XJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gideon Amos
Taunton and Wellington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TA1 1XJ records about 170 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 1XJ in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West is £265,000 (about £286 per square foot) based on 141 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to TA1 1XJ, including North Town Academy (Good), The Castle School (Outstanding) and Parkfield Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to TA1 1XJ is Taunton, about 813 m away.
TA1 1XJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,237 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 1XJ is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.