TA3 — TAUNTON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in TA3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in TA3 is £472,161, which is 26% above the Somerset average of £373,759.

Properties in TA3 cost 64.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in TA3 have fallen 7.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£520,772	309
Semi-detached	£332,192	138
Terraced	£285,783	99
Flat	£188,333	12
All types	£472,161	621

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in TA3

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, TA3 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in TA3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

TA3 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Churchstanton Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Curry Mallet Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Thurlbear Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Trull Church of England VA Primary School	Primary	Good	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 TA3 are 166.0 Mbps, with 95% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 61% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

166.0 Mbps

Avg Download

30.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

61%

Superfast Coverage

37%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in TA3 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

TA3 — TAUNTON

Area Summary

TA3 (TAUNTON) offers above-average property prices (£472,161, 65% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 12 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (166 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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TA2

TAUNTON

£298K

▼ 2.9% YoY

TA4

TAUNTON

£413K

▼ 1.6% YoY

TA5

BRIDGWATER

£350K

▲ 11.4% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in TA3?

The average house price in TA3 (TAUNTON) is £472,161, based on 621 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 65% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 7.7% over the past year.

Is TA3 a safe area to live?

Crime in TA3 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in TA3?

There are 12 schools in or near TA3. 25% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in TA3?

Council tax in TA3 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 TA3?

The average broadband download speed in TA3 is 166 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 61% of premises, ultrafast to 37%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in TA3 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 64% of homes in TA3 are owner-occupied. 23% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 26,693.