Postcode TA1 3HY is located in an urban city, within the Taunton East ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Taunton Wilton area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 199.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Taunton Wilton is £46,772 per year. The nearest station is Taunton, about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Children's Wood.
Taunton Wilton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,102 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Taunton Wilton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 199.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Taunton Wilton is £46,772 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 75 ft away from TA1 3HY.
Taunton Wilton near TA1 3HY 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Taunton | N/A | Walking directions to Taunton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Children's Wood | Large | Walking directions to Children's Wood |
| 0.4 mi | Children's Wood | Large | Walking directions to Children's Wood |
| 0.1 mi | Victoria Park | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £219,500 (about £273 per square foot) in Taunton East area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,000 up to £490,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £328,200 | £316 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £270,000 | £262 |
| Terraced | 52 | £219,740 | £258 |
| Flats | 44 | £150,000 | £262 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £236,500 | £184,475 | £184,750 | £155,000 |
| 2017 | £280,000 | £158,000 | £226,000 | £165,000 |
| 2018 | £260,000 | £173,000 | £195,000 | £165,500 |
| 2019 | £272,500 | £149,000 | £195,000 | £167,500 |
| 2020 | £261,250 | £145,000 | £229,000 | £175,000 |
| 2021 | £315,000 | £130,000 | £236,000 | £188,675 |
| 2022 | £357,500 | £150,000 | £260,000 | £221,500 |
| 2023 | £249,000 | £154,500 | £235,500 | £209,000 |
| 2024 | £320,000 | £151,250 | £247,500 | £215,000 |
| 2025 | £330,000 | £134,500 | £261,250 | £219,500 |
| 2026 | £269,500 | £185,000 | £280,000 | £195,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £227 | £260 | £203 | £200 |
| 2017 | £238 | £232 | £225 | £198 |
| 2018 | £239 | £245 | £230 | £195 |
| 2019 | £230 | £234 | £205 | £195 |
| 2020 | £257 | £225 | £244 | £195 |
| 2021 | £243 | £231 | £242 | £212 |
| 2022 | £322 | £271 | £294 | £242 |
| 2023 | £296 | £245 | £263 | £257 |
| 2024 | £281 | £245 | £274 | £248 |
| 2025 | £312 | £248 | £276 | £264 |
| 2026 | £290 | £258 | £288 | £248 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA1 3HY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug 2025 | 24, Alfred Street, Taunton, TA1 3HY | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 01 Jul 2025 | 54, Alfred Street, Taunton, TA1 3HY | Terraced | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | 11, Alfred Street, Taunton, TA1 3HU | Terraced | Freehold | £179,000 | |
| 11 Mar 2026 | 29, Mitre Court, Taunton, TA1 3ER | Terraced | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2025 | 17, Mitre Court, Taunton, TA1 3ER | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 |
In the TA1 3HY postcode area, located within Taunton Wilton, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TA1 3HY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | TM News | 36 East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3ES | Walking directions to TM News |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 30-33 East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3ES | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Ruay Thai Supermarket | 122 East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3HL | Walking directions to Ruay Thai Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Asda Express | Priory Bridge Road, Taunton, TA1 1QD | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | Priory Fields Retail Park, Taunton, TA1 1QS | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
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 3HY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gideon Amos
Taunton and Wellington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TA1 3HY records about 200 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around TA1 3HY in Taunton East is £219,500 (about £273 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to TA1 3HY, including St James Church School (Good), Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (Good) and Silver Bridge School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to TA1 3HY is Taunton, about 1,134 m away.
TA1 3HY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,102 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 3HY is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.