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Taunton TA5 2 area guide

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Is Taunton TA5 2 a good place to live?

In Taunton (TA5 2), recorded crime is 93% below the national average, homes sell for around £344,237 on average, there are 4 schools in the area, 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).

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
£344,237
from 122 sales
Population
13,282
Deprivation decile 6/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
18.2
per 1,000 · -93% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
4
3 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
39%
gigabit-ready · 70% superfast
Flood risk
High
28.8% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Taunton TA5 2

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Taunton TA5 2 is rated high. Around 28.8% of properties (1,368 of 4,752) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 268 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 TA5 2, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (36 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 TA5 2 (May 24–Apr 26, average 5/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 47
One-person households: 24%
Households with children: 26%
Households: 5,338

Owned 79% · Social rent 7% · Private rent 13%

Census 2021 (ONS), for TA5 2.

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Taunton TA5 2: frequently asked questions

Is Taunton TA5 2 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Taunton TA5 2?

Recorded crime in Taunton TA5 2 runs at 18.2 per 1,000 properties, 93% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Taunton TA5 2 safe?

Crime in Taunton TA5 2 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Taunton TA5 2 runs at 18.2 per 1,000 properties, 93% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Taunton TA5 2?

Homes in Taunton TA5 2 sell for around £344,237 on average, based on 122 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Taunton TA5 2 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Taunton TA5 2 is rated high. Around 28.8% of properties (1,368 of 4,752) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 268 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Taunton TA5 2?

There are 4 schools in Taunton TA5 2 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Taunton TA5 2 a deprived area?

Taunton TA5 2 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).