Postcode TA1 3JH is located in an urban city, within the Taunton South 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 is 1 park 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 9.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TA1 3JH.
Taunton Wilton near TA1 3JH 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Taunton | N/A | Walking directions to Taunton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Park | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA1 3JH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 2026 | 83, South Street, Taunton, TA1 3AE | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 155, South Street, Taunton, TA1 3AG | Terraced | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2026 | 132, South Street, Taunton, TA1 3AG | Terraced | Freehold | £183,000 | |
| 01 Jul 2025 | 171, South Street, Taunton, TA1 3AG | Terraced | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 123, South Street, Taunton, TA1 3AG | Flats | Leasehold | £127,000 |
In the TA1 3JH postcode area, located within Taunton Wilton, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA1 3JH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ruay Thai Supermarket | 122 East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3HL | Walking directions to Ruay Thai Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Home Science | 122A East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3HL | Walking directions to Home Science |
| 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 |
| 0.2 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 3JH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gideon Amos
Taunton and Wellington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TA1 3JH 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 3JH in Taunton Wilton is £277,500 (about £305 per square foot) based on 158 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to TA1 3JH, including Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (Good), Silver Bridge School (Good) and St George's Catholic School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to TA1 3JH is Taunton, about 1,368 m away.
TA1 3JH 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 3JH is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.