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Taunton TA6 3 area guide

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Is Taunton TA6 3 a good place to live?

In Taunton (TA6 3), recorded crime is 35% below the national average, homes sell for around £223,781 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, 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).

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
£223,781
from 161 sales
Population
16,352
Deprivation decile 3/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
174.1
per 1,000 · -35% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
2
1 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
93%
gigabit-ready · 99% superfast
Flood risk
High
53.7% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Taunton TA6 3

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Taunton TA6 3 is rated high. Around 53.7% of properties (3,173 of 5,912) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 696 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 TA6 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (45 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 TA6 3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 62/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 40
One-person households: 35%
Households with children: 26%
Households: 7,320

Owned 53% · Social rent 19% · Private rent 27%

Census 2021 (ONS), for TA6 3.

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Taunton TA6 3: frequently asked questions

Is Taunton TA6 3 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Taunton TA6 3?

Recorded crime in Taunton TA6 3 runs at 174.1 per 1,000 properties, 35% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Taunton TA6 3 safe?

Crime in Taunton TA6 3 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Taunton TA6 3 runs at 174.1 per 1,000 properties, 35% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Taunton TA6 3?

Homes in Taunton TA6 3 sell for around £223,781 on average, based on 161 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Taunton TA6 3 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Taunton TA6 3 is rated high. Around 53.7% of properties (3,173 of 5,912) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 696 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Taunton TA6 3?

There are 2 schools in Taunton TA6 3 (1 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Taunton TA6 3 a deprived area?

Taunton TA6 3 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).