Postcode TA1 2RU is located in an urban city, within the Taunton South ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Taunton Halcon & Monkton Heathfield area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 33.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Taunton Halcon & Monkton Heathfield is £59,559 per year. The nearest station is Taunton located about 1.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Holway Green.
Taunton Halcon & Monkton Heathfield has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,656 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.
Taunton Halcon & Monkton Heathfield has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.9% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 304 ft away from TA1 2RU.
Taunton Halcon & Monkton Heathfield near TA1 2RU 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Holway Green | Small | Walking directions to Holway Green |
Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Taunton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £950,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 45 | £385,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £132,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £275,000 |
| Terraced | 54 | £227,500 |
10 year median price trend in Taunton South
In the TA1 2RU 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 2RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 2 Severn Drive, Taunton, TA1 2PD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Upper Holway Stores | 63 Upper Holway Road, Taunton, TA1 2QA | Walking directions to Upper Holway Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Apple Tree Stores | 107 Laxton Road, Taunton, TA1 2XU | Walking directions to Apple Tree Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | Deane Gate Avenue, Taunton, TA1 2UH | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Somerset district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.