Postcode sector · TA24 6

Taunton TA24 6 area guide

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Is Taunton TA24 6 a good place to live?

In Taunton (TA24 6), recorded crime is 91% below the national average, homes sell for around £531,928 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (0 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).

A Safetycrime 91% 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
£531,928
from 77 sales
Population
10,829
Deprivation decile 3/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
25.1
per 1,000 · -91% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
2
1 primary · 1 secondary · 0/1 good+
Broadband
45%
gigabit-ready · 89% superfast
Flood risk
High
14.3% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Taunton TA24 6

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Taunton TA24 6 is rated high. Around 14.3% of properties (647 of 4,527) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 342 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 TA24 6, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (27 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 TA24 6 (May 24–Apr 26, average 7/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 56
One-person households: 35%
Households with children: 17%
Households: 5,097

Owned 67% · Social rent 15% · Private rent 18%

Census 2021 (ONS), for TA24 6.

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Taunton TA24 6: frequently asked questions

Is Taunton TA24 6 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Taunton TA24 6?

Recorded crime in Taunton TA24 6 runs at 25.1 per 1,000 properties, 91% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Taunton TA24 6 safe?

Crime in Taunton TA24 6 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Taunton TA24 6 runs at 25.1 per 1,000 properties, 91% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Taunton TA24 6?

Homes in Taunton TA24 6 sell for around £531,928 on average, based on 77 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Taunton TA24 6 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Taunton TA24 6 is rated high. Around 14.3% of properties (647 of 4,527) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 342 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Taunton TA24 6?

There are 2 schools in Taunton TA24 6 (1 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Taunton TA24 6 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Taunton TA24 6, 0 (0%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Taunton TA24 6 a deprived area?

Taunton TA24 6 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).