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Taunton TA1 4 area guide

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Is Taunton TA1 4 a good place to live?

In Taunton (TA1 4), recorded crime is 35% below the national average, homes sell for around £272,255 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, 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.

Flood risk in Taunton TA1 4

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Taunton TA1 4 is rated high. Around 14.1% of properties (515 of 3,654) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 25 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)

1995: £67,705 (135 sales)1996: £64,228 (175 sales)1997: £74,829 (199 sales)1998: £73,161 (171 sales)1999: £77,549 (176 sales)2000: £101,304 (144 sales)2001: £104,055 (200 sales)2002: £154,759 (170 sales)2003: £164,053 (166 sales)2004: £180,127 (155 sales)2005: £191,607 (132 sales)2006: £186,585 (176 sales)2007: £226,486 (158 sales)2008: £228,984 (73 sales)2009: £193,443 (100 sales)2010: £211,622 (128 sales)2011: £175,335 (147 sales)2012: £221,044 (122 sales)2013: £204,504 (113 sales)2014: £219,466 (129 sales)2015: £205,577 (140 sales)2016: £213,917 (171 sales)2017: £235,781 (137 sales)2018: £248,770 (149 sales)2019: £272,474 (126 sales)2020: £286,002 (109 sales)2021: £299,676 (146 sales)2022: £344,762 (130 sales)2023: £324,840 (119 sales)2024: £272,255 (187 sales)2025: £347,458 (142 sales)2026: £291,617 (21 sales) 2026: £291,617 (21 sales) — part year so far £347,458 £64,228 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in TA1 4, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (21 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 28 crimesJun 24: 38 crimesJul 24: 31 crimesAug 24: 26 crimesSep 24: 26 crimesOct 24: 37 crimesNov 24: 45 crimesDec 24: 33 crimesJan 25: 25 crimesFeb 25: 22 crimesMar 25: 17 crimesApr 25: 27 crimesMay 25: 35 crimesJun 25: 30 crimesJul 25: 28 crimesAug 25: 45 crimesSep 25: 25 crimesOct 25: 29 crimesNov 25: 33 crimesDec 25: 43 crimesJan 26: 22 crimesFeb 26: 26 crimesMar 26: 31 crimesApr 26: 37 crimes Apr 26: 37 crimes 45 17 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in TA1 4 (May 24–Apr 26, average 31/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
48
One-person households
39%
Households with children
22%
Households
7,758

Owned 68% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 22%

Census 2021 (ONS), for TA1 4.

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Taunton TA1 4: frequently asked questions

Is Taunton TA1 4 a good place to live?

In Taunton (TA1 4), recorded crime is 35% below the national average, homes sell for around £272,255 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Taunton TA1 4?

Recorded crime in Taunton TA1 4 runs at 172.9 per 1,000 properties, 35% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Taunton TA1 4 safe?

Crime in Taunton TA1 4 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Taunton TA1 4 runs at 172.9 per 1,000 properties, 35% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Taunton TA1 4?

Homes in Taunton TA1 4 sell for around £272,255 on average, based on 187 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Taunton TA1 4 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Taunton TA1 4 is rated high. Around 14.1% of properties (515 of 3,654) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 25 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Taunton TA1 4?

There are 3 schools in Taunton TA1 4 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Taunton TA1 4 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Taunton TA1 4, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Taunton TA1 4 a deprived area?

Taunton TA1 4 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).