Postcode TA1 3XL 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 low crime levels, with around 42.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% 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 1.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Hawthorn Park.
Dowslands & Blackdown has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,140 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 5% least deprived areas in England.
Dowslands & Blackdown has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 293 ft away from TA1 3XL.
Dowslands & Blackdown near TA1 3XL 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hawthorn Park | Large | Walking directions to Hawthorn 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 3XL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2025 | 28, Orchid Close, Taunton, TA1 3XL | Terraced | Freehold | £286,000 | |
| 24 Sept 2025 | 8, Orchid Close, Taunton, TA1 3XL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £268,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | 26, Orchid Close, Taunton, TA1 3XL | Terraced | Freehold | £217,500 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 5, Orchid Close, Taunton, TA1 3XL | Terraced | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2025 | 22, Fullands Avenue, Taunton, TA1 3DE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £394,000 |
In the TA1 3XL 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 3XL
| 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 3XL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gideon Amos
Taunton and Wellington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TA1 3XL records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 3XL in Dowslands & Blackdown is £277,500 (about £305 per square foot) based on 158 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to TA1 3XL, including Bishop Fox's School (Good), Richard Huish College (Outstanding) and Holway Park Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
TA1 3XL scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,140 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 3XL is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.