Living in TA6, Somerset
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around TA6 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 TA6
48 recorded home sales on the streets around central TA6 in the last 2 years, with a median of £163,000 and a range from £45,000 to £345,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 1 4 BLAKE STREET, TA6 3NB | flat-maisonette | £103,000 | 2026-05-20 |
| 14 SILVER STREET, TA6 3EG | semi-detached | £145,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 47 CRANLEIGH GARDENS, TA6 5JS | terraced | £280,000 | 2026-03-31 |
| FLAT 1 32 TAUNTON ROAD, TA6 3LS | flat-maisonette | £120,000 | 2026-02-27 |
| 6 ELMCROFT FRIARN AVENUE, TA6 3PJ | terraced | £170,000 | 2026-01-19 |
| 14 CRANLEIGH GARDENS, TA6 5JR | terraced | £209,950 | 2025-12-19 |
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
18 schools within 3 miles , of which 79% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northgate Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Hamp Academy | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| St John and St Francis Church School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Haygrove School | Secondary | Good | 1.0 mi |
12 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
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 |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 20.9% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 14.4% |
| Skilled trades | 13.0% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.6% |
| Professional occupations | 9.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
557 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central TA6 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 3 (high probability), river and sea flooding. 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 TA6
What is the average house price in TA6?
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 TA6?
Prices in Somerset are up 4.5% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in TA6?
The median of 48 recorded sales around central TA6 in the last 2 years is £163,000, ranging from £45,000 to £345,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in TA6?
18 schools sit within 3 miles of central TA6, and 79% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in TA6?
557 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central TA6 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is TA6 at risk of flooding?
Central TA6 sits in Zone 3 (high probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is TA6 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 79% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £163,000; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 557 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is TA6 safe?
557 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central TA6 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? TA6 or TA7, TA6 or TA5, TA6 or TA9.
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