TA1 is a postcode district in Somerset West and Taunton, South West, covering 1155 active and 657 retired postcodes.
The largest share of TA1 (14%) is characterised by a working urban area with a mix of terrace houses and flats, mostly families, alongside a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities (8%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes TA1 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in TA1 are around £263k, down 14.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across TA1 at 446 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full TA1 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
TA1 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the TA1 postcode area.
42,323
43
£ 41,643 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
TA1 is an established family neighbourhood — 59% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £263k. Property prices are trending down 14.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Keinton Mandeville Primary School
Kingsbury Episcopi Primary School
Merriott Primary School
Bishops Hull Primary School
Parkfield Primary School
South Petherton Junior School
Holway Park Community Primary School
Charlton Mackrell CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- One Stop Stores Ltd
- B&M Taunton
- Bargain Buys
- Boots UK Ltd
- Granny Smiths
- + 45 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Bridge House
- Holiday Inn Express
- Meryan House Hotel
- Sherlands Bed & Breakfast
- Stay at No.2
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- The Coal Orchard
- Ale House
- Allstars (Taunton) Limited
- Crown & Sceptre
- Galmington Social Club
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
119 nearby- Eastside Canteen
- KFC
- McCarthy & Stone - Taunton (Kingfisher Court)
- Subway
- The Tea Room
- + 114 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Ali Baba
- Best Istanbul Grill Limited
- Blue Fish - Fish and Chips
- Blue Mango
- Boba Corner
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- ASDA STORES LTD (Supermarket)
- Iceland
- Lidl
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd
- Marks & Spencer
- + 10 more
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