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Taunton TA6 4 area guide

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Is Taunton TA6 4 a good place to live?

In Taunton (TA6 4), recorded crime is 13% above the national average, homes sell for around £503,921 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (2 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).

C Safetycrime 13% above average
C Schools50% 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
£503,921
from 242 sales
Population
22,748
Deprivation decile 4/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
302.9
per 1,000 · +13% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
5
3 primary · 1 secondary · 2/4 good+
Broadband
87%
gigabit-ready · 98% superfast
Flood risk
High
92.7% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Taunton TA6 4

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Taunton TA6 4 is rated high. Around 92.7% of properties (7,947 of 8,571) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 41 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 4, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (56 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 4 (May 24–Apr 26, average 122/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 39
One-person households: 29%
Households with children: 29%
Households: 9,571

Owned 61% · Social rent 17% · Private rent 21%

Census 2021 (ONS), for TA6 4.

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Taunton TA6 4: frequently asked questions

Is Taunton TA6 4 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Taunton TA6 4?

Recorded crime in Taunton TA6 4 runs at 302.9 per 1,000 properties, 13% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Taunton TA6 4 safe?

Crime in Taunton TA6 4 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Taunton TA6 4 runs at 302.9 per 1,000 properties, 13% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Taunton TA6 4?

Homes in Taunton TA6 4 sell for around £503,921 on average, based on 242 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Taunton TA6 4 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Taunton TA6 4 is rated high. Around 92.7% of properties (7,947 of 8,571) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 41 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Taunton TA6 4?

There are 5 schools in Taunton TA6 4 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Taunton TA6 4 any good?

Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in Taunton TA6 4, 2 (50%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Taunton TA6 4 a deprived area?

Taunton TA6 4 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).