Postcode TA1 2FH is located in an urban city, within the Taunton South area of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Taunton Holway & Lambrook area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 117.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Taunton Holway & Lambrook is £43,291 per year. The median sale price in Taunton South is £275,000 (around £304 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £225,000 and £365,000. The nearest station is Taunton, about 1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Victoria Park.
Taunton Holway & Lambrook has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,574 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Taunton Holway & Lambrook has a very high crime rate, with approximately 117.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.7% 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 per household in Taunton Holway & Lambrook is £43,291 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TA1 2FH.
Taunton Holway & Lambrook near TA1 2FH 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 no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Park | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.3 mi | Hamilton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hamilton Park |
| 0.3 mi | Holway Green | Small | Walking directions to Holway Green |
Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £304 per square foot) in Taunton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £1,175,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 42 | £400,000 | £326 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £275,000 | £307 |
| Terraced | 47 | £231,500 | £279 |
| Flats | 7 | £144,000 | £212 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £287,500 | £87,950 | £185,000 | £187,500 |
| 2017 | £280,000 | £115,250 | £215,000 | £175,250 |
| 2018 | £300,000 | £125,000 | £223,500 | £170,500 |
| 2019 | £323,750 | £111,000 | £205,000 | £171,500 |
| 2020 | £310,000 | £121,000 | £255,000 | £188,000 |
| 2021 | £366,500 | £132,000 | £236,000 | £196,000 |
| 2022 | £410,000 | £249,000 | £275,000 | £235,500 |
| 2023 | £385,000 | £259,000 | £263,750 | £245,000 |
| 2024 | £381,250 | £151,000 | £275,000 | £231,500 |
| 2025 | £390,000 | £137,000 | £275,000 | £229,000 |
| 2026 | £415,000 | £144,000 | £284,000 | £220,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £222 | £198 | £226 | £204 |
| 2017 | £268 | £207 | £243 | £223 |
| 2018 | £282 | £202 | £248 | £214 |
| 2019 | £293 | £202 | £259 | £228 |
| 2020 | £293 | £205 | £268 | £243 |
| 2021 | £296 | £223 | £271 | £260 |
| 2022 | £350 | £370 | £332 | £291 |
| 2023 | £352 | £364 | £318 | £315 |
| 2024 | £355 | £202 | £321 | £276 |
| 2025 | £330 | £217 | £304 | £295 |
| 2026 | £325 | £212 | £305 | £259 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA1 2FH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Oct 2025 | 27, Parmin Way, Taunton, TA1 2JU | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 3, Parmin Way, Taunton, TA1 2JU | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 100, Wordsworth Drive, Taunton, TA1 2HL | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 34, Wordsworth Drive, Taunton, TA1 2HW | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 26 Apr 2026 | 26, Wordsworth Drive, Taunton, TA1 2HW | Terraced | Freehold | £215,000 |
In the TA1 2FH postcode area, located within Taunton Holway & Lambrook, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Holway Park Community Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Sept 2019. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Sept 2023. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Blackbrook Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Oct 2013. |
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TA1 2FH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 2 Severn Drive, Taunton, TA1 2PD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | TM News | 36 East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3ES | Walking directions to TM News |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Roman Road, Taunton, TA1 2BD | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 30-33 East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3ES | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Ruay Thai Supermarket | 122 East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3HL | Walking directions to Ruay Thai Supermarket |
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 2FH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gideon Amos
Taunton and Wellington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TA1 2FH records about 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around TA1 2FH in Taunton South is £275,000 (about £304 per square foot) based on 141 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to TA1 2FH, including Holway Park Community Primary School (Good), Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (Good) and Blackbrook Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
TA1 2FH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,574 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 2FH is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.