TA1 postcode: what it's like to live there
The TA1 district covers Taunton. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 7 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in TA1
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from TA1 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
Primary schools in TA1
- Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton · TA1 4TU · Remains Good (2023) · Top 25% in England
- Bishops Hull Primary School · TA1 5EB · Remains Good (2023) · Top 16% in England
- Blackbrook Primary School · TA1 2RA · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 26% in England
- Holway Park Community Primary School · TA1 2JA · Some aspects not as strong (2025) · Bottom 10% in England
- Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School · TA1 3AF · Good (2023) · Bottom 4% in England
- Minerva Primary School · TA1 2BU · Requires improvement (2022) · Top 48% in England
- North Town Academy · TA1 1DF · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 34% in England
- Parkfield Primary School · TA1 4RT · Standards maintained (2025) · Top 40% in England
- St George's Catholic School · TA1 3NR · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 43% in England
- St James Church School · TA1 1XU · Good or better in every area (2024) · Bottom 4% in England
Secondary schools in TA1
- Bishop Fox's School · TA1 3HQ · Remains Good (2023) · Top 45% in England
- The Castle School · TA1 5AU · Outstanding (2023) · Top 19% in England
Fee-paying schools in TA1
- King's College Taunton · TA1 3LA · Inspected by ISI
- Queen's College · TA1 4QS · Inspected by ISI
- Silver Bridge School · TA1 3DL · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
Nurseries and pre-schools in TA1
- Chuggers Day Nursery and Preschool · TA1 3DL · Good (Ofsted)
- Comeytrowe Under Five Group · TA1 4TY · Good (Ofsted)
- Holiday Club at Holy Trinity Primary School · TA1 3AF
- Queen's College Nursery · TA1 4QS · Good (Ofsted)
- Spring Hollies · TA1 3AG · Good (Ofsted)
- St George's Pre-School (Taunton) · TA1 3NR · Good (Ofsted)
- Bizzi Kids Nursery · TA1 5BQ · Good (Ofsted)
- Mama Bear's Day Nursery · TA1 5AX · Good (Ofsted)
- Tops Day Nurseries - Musgrove · TA1 5BZ · Good (Ofsted)
- Little Explorers Day Nursery and Preschool · TA1 2LB · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in TA1
- College Way Surgery · TA1 4TY
- St James Medical Centre · TA1 1JP
- French Weir Health Centre · TA1 1NW
- Taunton Vale Healthcare · TA1 2LB
- Warwick House Medical Practice · TA1 2QA
Neighbourhoods in TA1
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of TA1 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taunton Wilton | 28% | £225k | Very high | 7 min |
| Taunton North Town | 22% | £233k | Very high | 7 min |
| Taunton Galmington & Trull | 15% | £345k | Average | 10 min |
| Taunton Holway & Lambrook | 13% | £255k | Very high | 9 min |
| Taunton Halcon & Monkton Heathfield | 8% | £270k | High | 11 min |
| Bishop's Hull & Norton Fitzwarren | 8% | £260k | Average | 9 min |
| Dowslands & Blackdown | 6% | £370k | Low | 34 min |
Questions
Where is the TA1 postcode?
TA1 covers 7 neighbourhoods in Taunton, with 1,178 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in TA1?
The typical home price across TA1's neighbourhoods is £255k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in TA1?
10 primary and 2 secondary state schools have a TA1 postcode, plus 3 fee-paying.
How long is the commute from TA1?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Exeter 54 minutes; Bristol 66 minutes.