Taunton TA21 area guide
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Is Taunton TA21 a good place to live?
In Taunton (TA21), recorded crime is 12% below the national average, homes sell for around £318,365 on average, there are 12 schools in the area (5 of 5 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).
- C Safetycrime 12% below average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- 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
£318,365
Population
32,077
Recorded crime
199.7
Schools
12
Broadband
59%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Taunton TA21
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Taunton TA21 is rated high. Around 3.9% of properties (555 of 14,366) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 329 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 TA21, 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 (107 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in TA21 (May 24–Apr 26, average 130/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 49
- One-person households
- 28%
- Households with children
- 24%
- Households
- 13,702
Owned 72% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 15%
Census 2021 (ONS), for TA21.
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Taunton TA21: frequently asked questions
Is Taunton TA21 a good place to live?
In Taunton (TA21), recorded crime is 12% below the national average, homes sell for around £318,365 on average, there are 12 schools in the area (5 of 5 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).
What is the crime rate in Taunton TA21?
Recorded crime in Taunton TA21 runs at 199.7 per 1,000 properties, 12% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Taunton TA21 safe?
Crime in Taunton TA21 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Taunton TA21 runs at 199.7 per 1,000 properties, 12% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Taunton TA21?
Homes in Taunton TA21 sell for around £318,365 on average, based on 387 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Taunton TA21 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Taunton TA21 is rated high. Around 3.9% of properties (555 of 14,366) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 329 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Taunton TA21?
There are 12 schools in Taunton TA21 (10 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Taunton TA21 any good?
Of the 5 Ofsted-rated schools in Taunton TA21, 5 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Taunton TA21 a deprived area?
Taunton TA21 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).