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TA1

TAUNTON

Somerset, South West, England

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TA1 covers TAUNTON in Somerset, South West.

Avg price £304,683
1yr change ▼ 5.5%
Crime 64% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£304,683

▼ 5.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

6% above national avg

Crime Rate

133.5/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

64% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

17 schools

Broadband Speed

385 Mbps

Property Prices in TA1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in TA1 is £304,683, which is 18% below the Somerset average of £373,759.

Properties in TA1 cost 6.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in TA1 have fallen 5.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £422,474 460
Semi-detached £289,957 434
Terraced £246,556 640
Flat £168,346 532
All types £304,683 2148

5-Year Price History

£290K £296K £303K £309K £315K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in TA1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 133.5 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, TA1 has a crime rate significantly 64% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
56.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
2.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
20.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
24.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in TA1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

TA1 has 17 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Parkfield Primary School Primary Good mi
Holway Park Community Primary School Primary Good mi
St George's Catholic School Primary Not inspected mi
Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton Primary Not inspected mi
King's College Taunton Other Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

4

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

26,693

Population

67

Median Age

64%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
64.0%
Private rent
23.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in TA1 are 385.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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385.0 Mbps

Avg Download

69.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

97%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in TA1 is collected by Taunton Council. The Band D rate is £2,387/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

TA

TA1 — TAUNTON

Area Summary

TA1 (TAUNTON) offers property prices near the national average (£304,683), higher-than-average crime (64% above national average), 17 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (385 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about TA1 TAUNTON

What is the average house price in TA1 TAUNTON?
The average house price in TA1 (TAUNTON) is £304,683, based on 2148 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 6% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 5.5% over the past year.
Is TA1 TAUNTON a safe area to live?
Crime in TA1 is above the national average (133.5 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (56.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (20.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of TA1 TAUNTON?
The population of TA1 (TAUNTON) is approximately 26,693 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 64% of homes are owner-occupied, 23% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in TA1?
The average broadband download speed in TA1 is 385 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises, ultrafast to 97%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in TA1 TAUNTON?
There are 17 schools in or near TA1. 29% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 4 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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