Postcode TA1 2XL 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. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Hamilton Park.
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 35.7% 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 110 ft away from TA1 2XL.
Taunton Halcon & Monkton Heathfield near TA1 2XL 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.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hamilton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hamilton Park |
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 2XL postcode area, located within Taunton Halcon & Monkton Heathfield, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA1 2XL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Apple Tree Stores | 107 Laxton Road, Taunton, TA1 2XU | Walking directions to Apple Tree Stores |
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | Roman Road, Taunton, TA1 2BD | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | ALDI | Bridgwater Road, Taunton, TA2 8BA | Walking directions to ALDI |
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.