TA2 in Taunton has recorded a five-year compound annual growth rate of 1.9% for property prices, placing it in the strong performer category at the 68th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 53.1. Rental growth substantially outpaces capital appreciation, with a five-year CAGR of 5.5%, indicating stronger investor yield dynamics than price-led returns. The district remains in a latent gentrification stage, suggesting limited visible transformation at present. This divergence between rental and capital growth patterns reflects typical characteristics of markets where income generation currently outweighs property value expansion, a dynamic worth monitoring for shifts in development activity or demographic change.
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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 2.4 points this month to 51/100, driven mainly by safety.
Taunton (TA2) common questions
Is Taunton up and coming?
Taunton (TA2) has a trajectory score of 51/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 46% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 1.3 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 39/100 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 (TA2) 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 (TA2) is £969 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Taunton?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Taunton (TA3), Seaton (EX12), Wellington (TA21), Taunton (TA4), Bridgwater (TA5). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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