//
Outdoor Spaces
Allotments
Play Space
Golf Course
Public Park
Tennis Court
Bowling Green
Playing FieldLocal Amenities
Pubs & Bars
Restaurants & Cafes
Retail Shopping
Supermarkets
Takeaways| Council | Somerset |
| Crime Rate | High for a South West town 16% above the national average. |
AllotmentsPlay SpaceGolf CoursePublic ParkTennis CourtBowling GreenPlaying FieldPubs & BarsRestaurants & CafesRetail ShoppingSupermarketsTakeaways
The average house price in Taunton is £268,589, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Taunton house price trends over the last 30 years.
£268,589
£411,287
£150,448
£277,785
£239,511
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 a high crime rate for a South West town, with around 86 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 16% above the national average, and 23% above the Somerset average.
What are the best schools in Taunton?
Taunton has 29 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.