Postcode TA1 2LP is located in an urban city, within the Monkton & North Curry ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Taunton Halcon & Monkton Heathfield area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 98.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 1.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Taunton Halcon & Monkton Heathfield has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,186 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
Taunton Halcon & Monkton Heathfield has a very high crime rate, with approximately 98.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.6% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 198 ft away from TA1 2LP.
Taunton Halcon & Monkton Heathfield near TA1 2LP has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Taunton located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 194 recent sales, the median property price is £320,500 (about £319 per square foot) in Monkton & North Curry area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £1,320,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 94 | £425,000 | £315 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £267,500 | £322 |
| Terraced | 49 | £223,000 | £320 |
| Flats | 2 | £145,000 | £259 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £319,998 | £136,000 | £221,998 | £189,995 |
| 2017 | £319,998 | £123,995 | £225,995 | £182,995 |
| 2018 | £345,000 | £120,495 | £229,995 | £204,998 |
| 2019 | £352,500 | £130,000 | £232,995 | £187,750 |
| 2020 | £377,000 | £122,622 | £245,000 | £199,995 |
| 2021 | £386,250 | £130,000 | £247,500 | £205,500 |
| 2022 | £415,000 | £125,000 | £279,000 | £246,250 |
| 2023 | £420,000 | £81,900 | £275,000 | £225,000 |
| 2024 | £435,000 | £138,000 | £275,000 | £222,500 |
| 2025 | £425,000 | £140,000 | £270,000 | £230,000 |
| 2026 | £428,000 | £150,000 | £270,000 | £217,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £239 | £146 | £256 | £254 |
| 2017 | £250 | £198 | £248 | £262 |
| 2018 | £257 | £236 | £279 | £274 |
| 2019 | £272 | £219 | £276 | £254 |
| 2020 | £276 | £233 | £268 | £271 |
| 2021 | £293 | £248 | £292 | £302 |
| 2022 | £345 | £252 | £330 | £317 |
| 2023 | £332 | £162 | £323 | £331 |
| 2024 | £308 | £220 | £317 | £299 |
| 2025 | £328 | £273 | £324 | £316 |
| 2026 | £310 | £236 | £318 | £334 |
There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA1 2LP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug 2025 | 6, Raps Close, Taunton, TA1 2UY | Detached | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 10, Raps Green, Taunton, TA1 2UT | Terraced | Freehold | £227,500 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 6, Raps Green, Taunton, TA1 2UT | Terraced | Freehold | £216,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2025 | 7, Blackbrook Road, Taunton, TA1 2UR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £277,500 | |
| 16 Jul 2025 | 27, Blackbrook Road, Taunton, TA1 2UR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £262,500 |
In the TA1 2LP postcode area, located within Taunton Halcon & Monkton Heathfield, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA1 2LP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | ALDI | Bridgwater Road, Taunton, TA2 8BA | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Hankridge Farm, Taunton, TA1 2LR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Apple Tree Stores | 107 Laxton Road, Taunton, TA1 2XU | Walking directions to Apple Tree Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Deane Gate Avenue, Taunton, TA1 2UH | Walking directions to Londis |
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 2LP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gideon Amos
Taunton and Wellington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TA1 2LP records about 99 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, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around TA1 2LP in Taunton Halcon & Monkton Heathfield is £320,500 (about £319 per square foot) based on 194 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to TA1 2LP, including Minerva Primary School, Monkton Wood Academy and Nerrols Primary School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
TA1 2LP scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,186 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 2LP is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.