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TA3

TAUNTON

Somerset, South West, England

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TA3 encompasses TAUNTON and its surrounding areas in Somerset, South West.

Avg price £472,161
1yr change ▼ 7.7%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£472,161

▼ 7.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

65% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

12 schools

Broadband Speed

166 Mbps

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.

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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

£453K £463K £472K £481K £491K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

3

Good

2

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 TA3 are 166.0 Mbps, with 95% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 61% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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166.0 Mbps

Avg Download

30.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

61%

Superfast Coverage

37%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about TA3 TAUNTON

What is the average house price in TA3 TAUNTON?
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 TAUNTON 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 is the population of TA3 TAUNTON?
The population of TA3 (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 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 are schools like in TA3 TAUNTON?
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.

Nearby Postcodes

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