| Council | Somerset |
| Crime Rate | ✓average |
£262,114
£406,428
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Is Taunton a nice place to live?
Taunton is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Somerset.
How safe is Taunton?
Taunton has an average crime rate of 128.2 crimes per 1,000 people, similar to most areas. Crime hotspots have been reported near Shopping Area and North Street, as reported by Avon and Somerset Constabulary.
What are the best schools in Taunton?
Taunton has 26 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding school is The Castle School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include St Andrew's Church School and Holway Park Community Primary School. Note: 2 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Taunton?
The majority of residents in Taunton identify as White (British) (86%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (87%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.