Postcode TA1 3GG is located in an urban city, within the Taunton South ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Dowslands & Blackdown area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 46.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dowslands & Blackdown is £56,083 per year. The nearest station is Taunton, about 1.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Dowslands & Blackdown has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,162 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.
Dowslands & Blackdown has an average crime rate, with approximately 46.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Dowslands & Blackdown is £56,083 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from TA1 3GG.
Dowslands & Blackdown near TA1 3GG 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £277,500 (about £305 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 | 47 | £400,000 | £333 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £277,500 | £309 |
| Terraced | 55 | £230,000 | £286 |
| Flats | 8 | £140,500 | £204 |
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 | £395,000 | £137,000 | £275,000 | £229,000 |
| 2026 | £418,750 | £148,000 | £300,000 | £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 | £332 | £217 | £304 | £295 |
| 2026 | £326 | £204 | £302 | £259 |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA1 3GG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2025 | 18, Stansell Road, Taunton, TA1 3GG | Detached | Freehold | £335,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2025 | 4, Stansell Road, Taunton, TA1 3GG | Detached | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 2, Kings Lane, Taunton, TA1 3GD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £180,250 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 4, Huish Avenue, Taunton, TA1 3GB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £262,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 2, Huish Avenue, Taunton, TA1 3GB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 |
In the TA1 3GG postcode area, located within Dowslands & Blackdown, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA1 3GG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 110 & 110a South Road, Taunton, TA1 3BP | Walking directions to One Stop |
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 3GG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gideon Amos
Taunton and Wellington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TA1 3GG records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around TA1 3GG in Dowslands & Blackdown is £277,500 (about £305 per square foot) based on 158 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to TA1 3GG, including Bishop Fox's School (Good), Richard Huish College (Outstanding) and King's College Taunton. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
TA1 3GG scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,162 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 3GG is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.