At a Glance
Average Property Price - TA
£316,698
12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026
Average Monthly Rent - TA
£949
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Average Net Household Income - TA
£37,286
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - TA
6.0%
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - TA
3.2%
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - TA
3.4%
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
District Rankings — TA
Top 10 districts in TA ranked by average sale price.
Street Rankings — Taunton (TA)
Top 10 streets in Taunton (TA) ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westleigh | £1,597,282 |
| 2 | Ammerham | £1,350,000 |
| 3 | Fitzroy | £1,350,000 |
| 4 | Ford | £1,300,000 |
| 5 | Lower Somerton | £1,287,500 |
| 6 | Vicarage Lane | £1,275,000 |
| 7 | Etsome Hill | £1,275,000 |
| 8 | Wardway | £1,250,000 |
| 9 | Upcott | £1,240,000 |
| 10 | Abbey Street | £1,200,000 |
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in TA stands at £317,000, around the national midpoint. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.2% annually—a pace slightly faster than the national average, reflecting steady but measured appreciation in the area.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent is £949, below the national average. Rental growth over ten years has been 3.4% per year, modestly slower than the broader UK trend. The current flat yield stands at 6.0%, a solid return that has held relatively stable in recent years.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income here is £37,286, around the national average. The price-to-income ratio has risen to 8.5x, up from 7.6x in 2016, suggesting that affordability for owner-occupiers has tightened over the period. Rental affordability has also slightly worsened, with the rent-to-income ratio rising from 26.86% to 27.18%.
Resident Demographic Profile
TA has a notably older population profile: those aged 65 and over account for 28% of residents, well above the national average of 20%, while young adults aged 16–24 are underrepresented at just 8%. Housing tenure reflects a strong preference for outright ownership at 44%, significantly higher than the national average of 34%, and correspondingly lower private rented and social rented shares. The employment mix skews towards skilled trades at 15%, well above the national average, while professional occupations are proportionally fewer.