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TA1 4BH

Tower Street

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

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Detailed insights for TA1 4BH

Overview

Postcode TA1 4BH is located in an urban city, within the Bishop's Hull & Taunton West ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Taunton Wilton area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 101.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Vivary Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Taunton Wilton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,654 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Taunton Wilton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 101.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.1%

Approximately 6.1% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Taunton Wilton is £46,772 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 238 ft away from TA1 4BH.

Flood risk

Low

Taunton Wilton near TA1 4BH has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Taunton located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for TA1 4BH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Taunton

N/A

Walking directions to Taunton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TA1 4BH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miVivary ParkLargeWalking directions to Vivary Park
0.1 miGoodland GardensMediumWalking directions to Goodland Gardens
0.3 miFrench WeirMediumWalking directions to French Weir

Area Profile

Population
274
Population density
3,258 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.32(+63%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.73(+66%)
Public order
16(+145%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.09(+102%)
Other theft
6.3(+12%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
178
64.26%
Indian
29
10.47%
Other White
20
7.22%
Other Asian
11
3.97%
Other
8
2.89%
Total population: 277

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
104
40.31%
No qualifications
48
18.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
11.24%
Level 3 (A level)
27
10.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
8.53%
Total 16+ residents: 258

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
106
53.54%
Owns outright
65
32.83%
Owns with a mortgage
12
6.06%
Social rents from council
7
3.54%
Other social rented
5
2.53%
Total households: 198

Property prices in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

Median price£265,000
Price per sq ft£288
Sales (last 12 months)145
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £395K

Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 (about £288 per square foot) in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £970,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£440,000£343
Semi-Detached30£280,000£310
Terraced44£260,000£266
Flats38£169,000£227

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£345,000£92,000£245,000£175,000
2017£306,995£115,000£220,000£182,000
2018£337,250£122,000£265,000£190,000
2019£361,250£117,950£240,000£206,000
2020£362,500£126,500£225,000£191,500
2021£404,463£125,000£285,000£223,000
2022£410,500£170,000£300,000£248,500
2023£421,450£160,000£329,950£257,500
2024£400,000£153,500£285,000£250,000
2025£435,000£155,000£280,000£285,000
2026£480,000£150,000£260,000£240,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£243£191£242£178
2017£256£193£251£200
2018£271£191£243£202
2019£282£210£262£189
2020£299£204£283£214
2021£313£214£280£232
2022£345£262£320£253
2023£345£234£340£252
2024£325£236£335£261
2025£353£227£329£274
2026£298£223£268£264
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bishop's Hull & Taunton West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA1 4BH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA1 4BH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 2026Flat 3, Beech Court, Tower Street, Taunton, TA1 4BHFlatsLeasehold£102,500
19 Sept 2025Flat 36, Beech Court, Tower Street, Taunton, TA1 4BHFlatsLeasehold£68,000
20 Jun 2025Flat 11, Beech Court, Tower Street, Taunton, TA1 4BHFlatsLeasehold£82,500
03 Jun 2025Flat 27, Beech Court, Tower Street, Taunton, TA1 4BHFlatsLeasehold£80,000
21 Mar 2025Flat 12, Beech Court, Tower Street, Taunton, TA1 4BHFlatsLeasehold£90,000

Schools

In the TA1 4BH postcode area, located within Taunton Wilton, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TA1 4BH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryNorth Town AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryParkfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt George's Catholic SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA1 4BH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TA1 4BH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCook TauntonCorporation Street, Taunton, TA1 4AWWalking directions to Cook Taunton
0.1 miLidlCastle Street, Taunton, TA1 4BGWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miIceland59 High Street, Taunton, TA1 3PTWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miTesco Express54-55 High Street, Taunton, TA1 3PNWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miGreen bean fruit and veg58 High Street, Taunton, TA1 3PTWalking directions to Green bean fruit and veg

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Somerset district.

Band A£1,707
Band B£1,992
Band C£2,276
Band D£2,561
Band E£3,130
Band F£3,699
Band G£4,268
Band H£5,121

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for TA1 4BH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Member of parliament

Gideon Amos

Taunton and Wellington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictSomersetE06000066
Parliamentary ConstituencyTaunton and WellingtonE14001540
ParishTauntonE04013217
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Taunton WiltonE02006108
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Somerset West and Taunton 015DE01029301
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1992-08-01

Frequently asked questions about TA1 4BH

Is TA1 4BH (Taunton Wilton) safe?

The area around TA1 4BH records about 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.

What is the average house price near TA1 4BH?

The median sale price around TA1 4BH in Taunton Wilton is £265,000 (about £288 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TA1 4BH?

There are 15 schools close to TA1 4BH, including North Town Academy (Good), Parkfield Primary School (Good) and St George's Catholic School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to TA1 4BH?

The closest station to TA1 4BH is Taunton, about 1,031 m away.

How deprived is the area around TA1 4BH?

TA1 4BH scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,654 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TA1 4BH (Taunton Wilton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Taunton and Wellington covering TA1 4BH is Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.