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Buying a house in Taunton

Taunton is the county town of Somerset, England, with a 2021 population of 61,674.

Its thousand-year history includes a 10th-century monastic foundation, Taunton Castle, which later became a priory.

The Normans built a castle owned by the Bishops of Winchester.

Hospitals

  • Musgrove Park Hospital - Parkfield Drive, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA
  • Wellington Community Hospital - Bulford, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8QQ
  • Bridgwater Community Hospital - Bower Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4GU

Schools

  • Heathfield Community School - School Road, Monkton Heathfield, Taunton, TA2 8PD
  • The Castle School - Wellington Road, Taunton, TA1 5AU
  • Kingsmead Academy - Wiveliscombe, Taunton, TA4 2NE


What are average house prices like in Taunton?

The average property price in Taunton is £303,156.

You can find the average price per property type below:

Property typeDetachedSemi-detached TerracedFlats/Maisonettes
Average price£505,889£270,975£237,429£157,500


April 2023 property price data sourced from the Land Registry.


How much does council tax cost in Taunton?

Somerset West and Taunton Council sets council tax rates for Taunton. Residential property is allocated into one of eight council tax bands depending on value. You can check the band of your property on the government website.

The 2023-2024 council tax bands in Taunton are:

Council tax evaluation bandRanges of valueCharge

A

£40,000 and under

£1,412.47

B

£40,001 to £52,000

£1,647.87

C

£52,001 to £68,000

£1,883.29

D

£68,001 to £88,000

£2,118.70

E

£88,001 to £120,000

£2,589.53

F

£120,001 to £160,000

£3,060.35

G

£160,001 to £320,000

£3,531.17

H

More than £320,000

£4,237.40


How are schools rated in Taunton?

There are 37 primary schools in Taunton, 16 secondaries and 13 sixth form and further education colleges within a 3 mile radius. Four of that total are currently rated as outstanding by Ofsted. You can find out how your chosen school rates on the government website.

University Centre Somerset is a leading provider of degree courses for those in Taunton and the wider Somerset area.


Does Taunton have conservation areas?

There are currently 12 conservation areas in Taunton.

Conservation areas are designated as having special architectural or historic interest and are governed by strict rules for preservation purposes. There are limits on development and planning for property owners in these areas, so you'll need to know what alterations have been made previously and what can be done in the future. 

Your conveyancing solicitor in Taunton will order a local authority planning search on your behalf to clarify where you stand. 


Did you know?

Taunton Flower Show - now known as ‘The Chelsea of the West' - was first held here in 1851 and the park continues to be a venue for local events.Viv Richards, Joel ‘Big Bird' Garner and Ian Botham - just some of the famous names associated with cricket in the county.



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