Taunton TA24 area guide
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Is Taunton TA24 a good place to live?
In Taunton (TA24), recorded crime is 46% below the national average, homes sell for around £362,310 on average, there are 10 schools in the area (3 of 4 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 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- A Safetycrime 46% below average
- B Schools75% 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
£362,310
Population
21,074
Recorded crime
123.3
Schools
10
Broadband
43%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Taunton TA24
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Taunton TA24 is rated high. Around 23.0% of properties (3,538 of 15,406) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1,880 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 TA24, 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 (110 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in TA24 (May 24–Apr 26, average 125/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 57
- One-person households
- 35%
- Households with children
- 16%
- Households
- 9,925
Owned 66% · Social rent 14% · Private rent 20%
Census 2021 (ONS), for TA24.
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Taunton TA24: frequently asked questions
Is Taunton TA24 a good place to live?
In Taunton (TA24), recorded crime is 46% below the national average, homes sell for around £362,310 on average, there are 10 schools in the area (3 of 4 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 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Taunton TA24?
Recorded crime in Taunton TA24 runs at 123.3 per 1,000 properties, 46% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Taunton TA24 safe?
Crime in Taunton TA24 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Taunton TA24 runs at 123.3 per 1,000 properties, 46% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Taunton TA24?
Homes in Taunton TA24 sell for around £362,310 on average, based on 311 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Taunton TA24 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Taunton TA24 is rated high. Around 23.0% of properties (3,538 of 15,406) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1,880 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Taunton TA24?
There are 10 schools in Taunton TA24 (7 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Taunton TA24 any good?
Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in Taunton TA24, 3 (75%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Taunton TA24 a deprived area?
Taunton TA24 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).