Postcode TA1 2BS is located in an urban city, within the Taunton East ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Taunton Holway & Lambrook area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 178.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Taunton Holway & Lambrook is £38,300 per year. The nearest station is Taunton located about 1.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Children's Wood.
Taunton Holway & Lambrook has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,344 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Taunton Holway & Lambrook has a very high crime rate, with approximately 178.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 68.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 45.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Taunton Holway & Lambrook is £38,300 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 256 ft away from TA1 2BS.
Taunton Holway & Lambrook near TA1 2BS 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Children's Wood | Large | Walking directions to Children's Wood |
| 0.3 mi | Hamilton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hamilton Park |
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 2BS postcode area, located within Taunton Holway & Lambrook, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA1 2BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Halcon Stores | 102-104 Roman Road, Taunton, TA1 2BJ | Walking directions to Halcon Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Apple Tree Stores | 107 Laxton Road, Taunton, TA1 2XU | Walking directions to Apple Tree Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Roman Road, Taunton, TA1 2BD | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 2 Severn Drive, Taunton, TA1 2PD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Creechbarrow Road, Taunton, TA1 2AN | Walking directions to Asda |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.