Living in TA1, Somerset
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around TA1 in Somerset. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Somerset: £281,571, up 4.5% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South West average is £304,562.
What actually sold around TA1
51 recorded home sales on the streets around central TA1 in the last 2 years, with a median of £180,000 and a range from £68,000 to £900,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 13 JELLALABAD COURT THE MOUNT, TA1 3RZ | flat-maisonette | £121,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| FLAT 3 BEECH COURT TOWER STREET, TA1 4BH | flat-maisonette | £102,500 | 2026-04-30 |
| FLAT 4 MOUNT HOUSE THE MOUNT, TA1 3RX | flat-maisonette | £183,500 | 2026-03-27 |
| FLAT 2 MOUNT HOUSE THE MOUNT, TA1 3RX | flat-maisonette | £190,000 | 2026-03-12 |
| SPRING MEAD, 67 VIVARY ROAD, TA1 3JW | detached | £443,000 | 2026-02-25 |
| FLAT 2 JELLALABAD COURT THE MOUNT, TA1 3RZ | flat-maisonette | £197,000 | 2026-02-13 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
34 schools within 3 miles , of which 73% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Castle School | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.7 mi |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Parkfield Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Holway Park Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Priorswood Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Trull Church of England VA Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
20 state primary and 5 state secondary schools within range, plus 5 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
5 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: King's College Prep, King's College Taunton, Queen's College, Taunton Preparatory School, Taunton School.
All 5 fee-paying schools near TA1, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 20.0% |
| Elementary occupations | 14.5% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 14.4% |
| Associate professional and technical | 10.7% |
| Skilled trades | 10.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
361 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central TA1 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Somerset's figures.
Common questions about TA1
What is the average house price in TA1?
The average sold price in Somerset is £281,571 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in TA1?
Prices in Somerset are up 4.5% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in TA1?
The median of 51 recorded sales around central TA1 in the last 2 years is £180,000, ranging from £68,000 to £900,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in TA1?
34 schools sit within 3 miles of central TA1, and 73% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in TA1?
361 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central TA1 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is TA1 at risk of flooding?
Central TA1 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is TA1 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 73% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £180,000; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 361 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is TA1 safe?
361 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central TA1 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? TA1 or TA2, TA1 or TA3, TA1 or TA21.
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