Postcode sector · TA11 6

Taunton TA11 6 area guide

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Is Taunton TA11 6 a good place to live?

In Taunton (TA11 6), recorded crime is 87% below the national average, homes sell for around £338,308 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (1 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), 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).

A Safetycrime 87% below average
E Floodhigh risk
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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
£338,308
from 143 sales
Population
11,772
Deprivation decile 6/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
35.2
per 1,000 · -87% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
3
2 primary · 0 secondary · 1/2 good+
Broadband
36%
gigabit-ready · 97% superfast
Flood risk
High
0.6% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Taunton TA11 6

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Taunton TA11 6 is rated high. Around 0.6% of properties (26 of 4,589) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 24 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 TA11 6, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (32 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 TA11 6 (May 24–Apr 26, average 4/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 52
One-person households: 27%
Households with children: 23%
Households: 5,009

Owned 75% · Social rent 11% · Private rent 13%

Census 2021 (ONS), for TA11 6.

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Taunton TA11 6: frequently asked questions

Is Taunton TA11 6 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Taunton TA11 6?

Recorded crime in Taunton TA11 6 runs at 35.2 per 1,000 properties, 87% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Taunton TA11 6 safe?

Crime in Taunton TA11 6 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Taunton TA11 6 runs at 35.2 per 1,000 properties, 87% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Taunton TA11 6?

Homes in Taunton TA11 6 sell for around £338,308 on average, based on 143 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Taunton TA11 6 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Taunton TA11 6 is rated high. Around 0.6% of properties (26 of 4,589) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 24 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Taunton TA11 6?

There are 3 schools in Taunton TA11 6 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Taunton TA11 6 any good?

Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Taunton TA11 6, 1 (50%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Taunton TA11 6 a deprived area?

Taunton TA11 6 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).