TA1 comprises Taunton's central areas and demonstrates mixed market signals. Over five years, capital appreciation has been modest at 1.9% CAGR, whilst rental growth has substantially outpaced this at 5.5% CAGR, suggesting rental yields may attract income-focused investors. The district's trajectory score of 50.6/100 places it at the 53rd percentile nationally, indicating average performance relative to other UK postcodes. Currently classified as latent-stage gentrification, TA1 has not yet entered active regeneration phases. These dynamics indicate a rental-led market where capital growth remains constrained relative to rental income potential, characteristics typical of established regional towns with stable but limited appreciation prospects.
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- 1Property prices up 1.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.5% per year
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What's changing in Taunton · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.5 points this month to 49/100, driven mainly by safety.
Taunton (TA1) common questions
Is Taunton up and coming?
Taunton (TA1) has a trajectory score of 49/100 (Average), placing it in the top 55% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 2.0 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Taunton safe?
Taunton has a safety score of 31/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Taunton?
The average property price in Taunton (TA1) is £279k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Taunton?
The median monthly rent in Taunton (TA1) is £969 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Taunton?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Kington (HR5), Abertillery (NP13), Newport (NP19), Hereford (HR3), Presteigne (LD8). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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