North Street is in Taunton and in Somerset district. TA1 1LH is located in the Bishop's Hull & Taunton West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Taunton Deane. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about North Street, Taunton, TA1 1LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA1 1LX, TA1 1LW, TA1 4AE, TA1 1SQ, TA1 1RZ, TA1 1HR, TA1 4AJ, TA1 1UQ, TA1 1SA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TA1 1LH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.6% | 50.3% | -6.3% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 43.4% | 49.7% | 6.3% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.8% | 27.7% | -16.1% | 37.9% | -10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.7% | 28.9% | 13.2% | 44.2% | -15.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 5.4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 17% | 18.1% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 9.0% |
| Widowed | 19.6% | 19.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 13.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.1% | 35% | -10.1% | 48.4% | -13.4% |
| Good health | 25.4% | 33.9% | 8.5% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 21.4% | 26% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 13.3% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 4.5% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.8% | 23.2% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 12.8% | 3.6% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 11% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 14% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 31.1% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -2.7% |
| Other | 5.2% | 4.3% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 4% | 13.6% | 9.6% | 3.1% | 10.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 93.1% | 81.9% | -11.2% | 81.4% | 0.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
In this area, 80.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.3% | 80.7% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 11.9% | 7.9% | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 80.2% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 10.2% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 11.3% | 1.2% | 10.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.3% | 37.2% | -11.9% |
| Christian | 59.8% | 46.2% | 13.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 6.9% | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Street was 3061.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 1377.0% higher than the Bishop's Hull & Taunton West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
North Street has the highest crime rate of 127 local areas in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West and the 2nd highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1305.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 North Street, Taunton, Somerset Other, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2022-08-25 | £149,150 |
| 5 North Street, Taunton, Somerset Other, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2020-07-30 | £182,254 |
| 3 North Street, Taunton, Somerset Other, an established residential building | £860,000 | 2020-03-09 | £979,616 |
| 8 North Street, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2019-08-06 | £655,590 |
| 11 North Street, Taunton, Somerset Other, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2017-06-06 | £444,411 |
TA1 1LH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in TA1 1LH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 57% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 93 |
| Full-Time Employee | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Town Academy Staplegrove Road , TA1 1DF | 3out of 4 | 402 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School The Mount , TA1 3NR | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School South Street , TA1 3AF | 1out of 4 | 870 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Church School Cranmer Road , TA1 1XU | 3out of 4 | 872 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield Primary School Parkfield Road , TA1 4RT | 2out of 4 | 960 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Castle School Wellington Road , TA1 5AU | 4out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Fox's School Bishop Fox Drive , TA1 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Taunton Academy Cheddon Road , TA2 7QP | 2out of 4 | 2,676 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Community School School Road , Monkton Heathfield TA2 8PD | 4out of 4 | 3,930 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Huish College South Road , TA1 3DZ | - not rated | 1,389 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Bridge School 54 Silver Street , Taunton TA1 3DL | - not rated | 820 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College Taunton South Road , TA1 3LA | - not rated | 926 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Taunton School Staplegrove Road , TA2 6AD | - not rated | 1,463 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Taunton Preparatory School Staplegrove Road , TA2 6AE | - not rated | 1,463 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Taunton Deane Partnership College Byron Road , TA1 2JD | 3out of 4 | 1,706 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nando's Chickenland Limited | 1 North Street | 1 yd | |
| Papa's Taste | 50 North Street | 28 yd | |
| Castle Bow Bar & Grill / Brazz | Castle Hotel, Castle Green | 41 yd | |
| Mambo | Mill Lane | 67 yd | |
| County Classic Motor Museum | 52-53 North Street | 86 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hideout | Castle Green | 97 yd | |
| Mackenzie's | Castle Green | 141 yd | |
| Cosy Club Taunton | Hunts Court | 153 yd | |
| Pitcher & Piano | Corporation Street | 153 yd | |
| Wildwood | Market House, Fore Street | 155 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Plc | Greggs, 8A North Street | 1 yd | |
| Snappy Sups | 3 Riverside Place, St James Street | 182 yd | |
| Loafers Sandwich Bar | 10 Bath Place | 223 yd | |
| Greggs | 26 Orchard, Paul Street | 252 yd | |
| Tuck O Land | 29b Bridge Street | 331 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 59 High Street | 248 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | The County, East Street | 295 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 54 - 55 High Street | 302 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Billet Street | 431 yd | |
| Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd | Dellers Wharf, Priory Bridge Road | 514 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St James St (Closed) St. James Street | swimming pool | 252 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Taunton) 13-14 13-14 ORCHARD | health and fitness suite | 262 yd |
| Curves For Women (Taunton) (Closed) YARDE PLACE | health and fitness suite | 306 yd |
| Activate Fitness 30A 30A BRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite | 333 yd |
| Academy Personal Fitness Centre (Closed) St. James Street | health and fitness suite | 379 yd |
| Somerset County Cricket Club ST. JAMES STREET | grass pitches | 484 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Taunton) 153-156 153-156 EAST REACH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 552 yd |
| St Georges Catholic School The Mount | grass pitches, swimming pool | 578 yd |
| Taunton Pool STATION ROAD | swimming pool | 595 yd |
| Taunton Bowling Club FONS GEORGE | indoor bowls | 647 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.