TA2 — TAUNTON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in TA2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in TA2 is £297,616, which is 20% below the Somerset average of £373,759.

Property values in TA2 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in TA2 have fallen 2.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£446,906	366
Semi-detached	£277,950	436
Terraced	£235,932	524
Flat	£146,058	155
All types	£297,616	1529

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in TA2

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

With 57.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, TA2 has a crime rate well 29% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

27.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

1.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

7.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

8.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in TA2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

TA2 has 18 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Wellsprings Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Kingston St Mary Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Taunton School	Other	Not inspected	mi
King's College Prep	Other	Not inspected	mi
Taunton Preparatory School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

26,693

Population

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 TA2 are 367.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

367.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

91%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in TA2 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

TA2 — TAUNTON

Area Summary

TA2 (TAUNTON) offers property prices near the national average (£297,616), low crime (29% below national average), 18 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (367 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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TA1

TAUNTON

£305K

▼ 5.5% YoY

TA3

TAUNTON

£472K

▼ 7.7% YoY

TA4

TAUNTON

£413K

▼ 1.6% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in TA2?

The average house price in TA2 (TAUNTON) is £297,616, based on 1529 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 4% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 2.9% over the past year.

Is TA2 a safe area to live?

Crime in TA2 is significantly below the national average (57.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (27.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (7.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in TA2?

There are 18 schools in or near TA2. 17% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in TA2?

Council tax in TA2 is collected by Taunton Council. The Band D rate is £2,387 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in TA2?

The average broadband download speed in TA2 is 367 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 91%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in TA2 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 64% of homes in TA2 are owner-occupied. 23% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 26,693.