Taunton TA12 area guide
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Is Taunton TA12 a good place to live?
In Taunton (TA12), recorded crime is 20% below the national average, homes sell for around £302,303 on average, there are 4 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 close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- B Safetycrime 20% 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
£302,303
Population
7,943
Recorded crime
182.3
Schools
4
Broadband
78%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Taunton TA12
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Taunton TA12 is rated high. Around 4.5% of properties (188 of 4,177) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 101 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 sold price in TA12, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (22 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in TA12 (May 24–Apr 26, average 25/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 53
- One-person households
- 30%
- Households with children
- 20%
- Households
- 3,563
Owned 75% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 13%
Census 2021 (ONS), for TA12.
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Taunton TA12: frequently asked questions
Is Taunton TA12 a good place to live?
In Taunton (TA12), recorded crime is 20% below the national average, homes sell for around £302,303 on average, there are 4 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 close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Taunton TA12?
Recorded crime in Taunton TA12 runs at 182.3 per 1,000 properties, 20% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Taunton TA12 safe?
Crime in Taunton TA12 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Taunton TA12 runs at 182.3 per 1,000 properties, 20% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Taunton TA12?
Homes in Taunton TA12 sell for around £302,303 on average, based on 103 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Taunton TA12 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Taunton TA12 is rated high. Around 4.5% of properties (188 of 4,177) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 101 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Taunton TA12?
There are 4 schools in Taunton TA12 (3 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Taunton TA12 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Taunton TA12, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Taunton TA12 a deprived area?
Taunton TA12 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).