Postcode TA1 2DS is located in an urban city, within the Taunton East ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Taunton Halcon & Monkton Heathfield area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 179.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Taunton Halcon & Monkton Heathfield is £59,559 per year. The nearest station is Taunton, about 1.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Hamilton Park.
Taunton Halcon & Monkton Heathfield has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,579 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Taunton Halcon & Monkton Heathfield has a very high crime rate, with approximately 179.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Taunton Halcon & Monkton Heathfield is £59,559 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 61 ft away from TA1 2DS.
Taunton Halcon & Monkton Heathfield near TA1 2DS 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hamilton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hamilton Park |
Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £219,500 (about £273 per square foot) in Taunton East area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,000 up to £490,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £328,200 | £316 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £270,000 | £262 |
| Terraced | 52 | £219,740 | £258 |
| Flats | 44 | £150,000 | £262 |
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 2DS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2026 | 21, Bridgwater Road, Taunton, TA1 2DP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £309,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2025 | 6A, Charles Crescent, Taunton, TA1 2XN | Detached | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | Mieland, Orchard Way, Taunton, TA1 2XL | Detached | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 14 May 2025 | 3, Huish Close, Taunton, TA1 2ET | Detached | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 34, Ilminster Road, Taunton, TA1 2DR | Detached | Freehold | £417,000 |
In the TA1 2DS postcode area, located within Taunton Halcon & Monkton Heathfield, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TA1 2DS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Apple Tree Stores | 107 Laxton Road, Taunton, TA1 2XU | Walking directions to Apple Tree Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Halcon Stores | 102-104 Roman Road, Taunton, TA1 2BJ | Walking directions to Halcon Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Deane Gate Avenue, Taunton, TA1 2UH | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 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 |
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 2DS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gideon Amos
Taunton and Wellington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TA1 2DS records about 179 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 public order.
The median sale price around TA1 2DS in Taunton East is £219,500 (about £273 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to TA1 2DS, including Minerva Primary School, Blackbrook Primary School (Good) and Taunton Deane Partnership College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
TA1 2DS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,579 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 2DS is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.