Postcode TA1 2XH 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 167.7 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 1.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Taunton Halcon & Monkton Heathfield has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,809 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Taunton Halcon & Monkton Heathfield has a very high crime rate, with approximately 167.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 67.8% 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 76 ft away from TA1 2XH.
Taunton Halcon & Monkton Heathfield near TA1 2XH 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 140 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 | 20 | £315,000 |
| Flats | 46 | £134,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £261,250 |
| Terraced | 50 | £215,000 |
10 year median price trend in Taunton East
In the TA1 2XH postcode area, located within Taunton Halcon & Monkton Heathfield, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA1 2XH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Apple Tree Stores | 107 Laxton Road, Taunton, TA1 2XU | Walking directions to Apple Tree Stores |
| 0.3 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 | ALDI | Bridgwater Road, Taunton, TA2 8BA | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's | Hankridge Farm, Taunton, TA1 2LR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
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.