Postcode TA1 2EL 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 258.4 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 1.0 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Children's Wood.
Taunton Holway & Lambrook has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,504 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Taunton Holway & Lambrook has a very high crime rate, with approximately 258.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 61.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TA1 2EL.
Taunton Holway & Lambrook near TA1 2EL 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Park | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.1 mi | Hamilton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hamilton Park |
Based on 133 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 | 22 | £315,000 |
| Flats | 40 | £147,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £295,000 |
| Terraced | 50 | £215,000 |
10 year median price trend in Taunton East
In the TA1 2EL postcode area, located within Taunton Holway & Lambrook, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA1 2EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Roman Road, Taunton, TA1 2BD | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Halcon Stores | 102-104 Roman Road, Taunton, TA1 2BJ | Walking directions to Halcon Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Creechbarrow Road, Taunton, TA1 2AN | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 2 Severn Drive, Taunton, TA1 2PD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | TM News | 36 East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3ES | Walking directions to TM News |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.