TA4 — TAUNTON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in TA4

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in TA4 is £412,660, which is 10% above the Somerset average of £373,759.

Properties in TA4 cost 43.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in TA4 have fallen 1.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£476,772	422
Semi-detached	£295,635	281
Terraced	£255,301	194
Flat	£172,355	30
All types	£412,660	1021

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in TA4

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, TA4 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

0.0 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

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

This area

National average

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Schools in TA4

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

TA4 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Wiveliscombe Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Stogumber CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Cotford St Luke Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

84,993

Population

Median Age

28%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

28.0%

Private rent

16.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in TA4 are 192.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 68% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

192.0 Mbps

Avg Download

35.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

82%

Superfast Coverage

42%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in TA4 is collected by Mid Devon. The Band D rate is £2,295/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

TA4 — TAUNTON

Area Summary

TA4 (TAUNTON) offers above-average property prices (£412,660, 44% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (192 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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TA3

TAUNTON

£472K

▼ 7.7% YoY

TA5

BRIDGWATER

£350K

▲ 11.4% YoY

TA6

BRIDGWATER

£262K

▼ 0.9% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in TA4?

The average house price in TA4 (TAUNTON) is £412,660, based on 1021 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 44% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 1.6% over the past year.

Is TA4 a safe area to live?

Crime in TA4 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 (0.1 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 TA4?

There are 11 schools in or near TA4. 27% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in TA4?

Council tax in TA4 is collected by Mid Devon. The Band D rate is £2,295 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in TA4?

The average broadband download speed in TA4 is 192 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 82% of premises, ultrafast to 42%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in TA4 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 28% of homes in TA4 are owner-occupied. 16% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 84,993.