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Taunton TA1 3 area guide

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Is Taunton TA1 3 a good place to live?

In Taunton (TA1 3), recorded crime is 66% above the national average, homes sell for around £324,268 on average, there are 6 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£324,268
from 200 sales
Population
16,056
Deprivation decile 6/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
443.0
per 1,000 · +66% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
6
2 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
80%
gigabit-ready · 98% superfast
Flood risk
High
6.2% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Taunton TA1 3

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Taunton TA1 3 is rated high. Around 6.2% of properties (337 of 5,413) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 104 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual average (mean) sold price in TA1 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (43 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in TA1 3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 87/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 45
One-person households: 40%
Households with children: 21%
Households: 7,460

Owned 60% · Social rent 11% · Private rent 28%

Census 2021 (ONS), for TA1 3.

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Taunton TA1 3: frequently asked questions

Is Taunton TA1 3 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Taunton TA1 3?

Recorded crime in Taunton TA1 3 runs at 443.0 per 1,000 properties, 66% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Taunton TA1 3 safe?

Crime in Taunton TA1 3 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Taunton TA1 3 runs at 443.0 per 1,000 properties, 66% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Taunton TA1 3?

Homes in Taunton TA1 3 sell for around £324,268 on average, based on 200 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Taunton TA1 3 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Taunton TA1 3 is rated high. Around 6.2% of properties (337 of 5,413) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 104 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Taunton TA1 3?

There are 6 schools in Taunton TA1 3 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Taunton TA1 3 a deprived area?

Taunton TA1 3 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).