Postcode TA1 3JB 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 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Victoria Park.
Taunton Wilton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,102 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, 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 9.1% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 237 ft away from TA1 3JB.
Taunton Wilton near TA1 3JB 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Taunton | N/A | Walking directions to Taunton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Victoria Park | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.4 mi | Hamilton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hamilton Park |
Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £216,000 (about £267 per square foot) in Taunton East area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,375 up to £490,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £328,200 | £316 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £273,750 | £268 |
| Terraced | 53 | £219,000 | £253 |
| Flats | 47 | £152,500 | £255 |
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 3JB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2025 | 16, Victoria Street, Taunton, TA1 3JB | Other | Freehold | £412,500 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 4, Victoria Street, Taunton, TA1 3JA | Terraced | Freehold | £338,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 5, Foresters Court, Victoria Street, Taunton, TA1 3FG | Flats | Leasehold | £145,000 | |
| 11 Feb 2026 | 3, Viney Street, Taunton, TA1 3AY | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 33, Viney Street, Taunton, TA1 3AY | Terraced | Freehold | £187,000 |
In the TA1 3JB postcode area, located within Taunton Wilton, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA1 3JB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | TM News | 36 East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3ES | Walking directions to TM News |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 30-33 East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3ES | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Ruay Thai Supermarket | 122 East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3HL | Walking directions to Ruay Thai Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Home Science | 122A East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3HL | Walking directions to Home Science |
| 0.2 mi | 7 Days | 23 East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3EP | Walking directions to 7 Days |
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 3JB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gideon Amos
Taunton and Wellington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TA1 3JB 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 3JB in Taunton Wilton is £216,000 (about £267 per square foot) based on 143 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to TA1 3JB, including Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (Good), St James Church School (Good) and Silver Bridge School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to TA1 3JB is Taunton, about 1,255 m away.
TA1 3JB 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 3JB is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.