Postcode report
Is TA1 4JF a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About TA1 4JF: area rating, property, schools and local change
TA1 4JF is a postcode in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West, Somerset, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near TA1 4JF, then scores the surrounding small area 82/100 - top 2% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around TA1 4JF are local prosperity and safety, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for TA1 4JF is based on Somerset West and Taunton 016 Census 2021. It covers 7,974 residents, 656 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 48, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 81% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 3% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near TA1 4JF, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the TA1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £220k from 81 rolling sales, down 2.2% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near TA1 4JF can compare 7 state schools within one mile, including 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near TA1 4JF by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around TA1 4JF is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 11 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about TA1 4JF
Is TA1 4JF a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 82/100 (top 2% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near TA1 4JF?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near TA1 4JF?
7 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for TA1 4JF?
LocaleIQ matched TA1 4JF to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in TA1 4JF?
The latest median sold price is £220k based on 81 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around TA1 4JF?
LocaleIQ currently shows 11 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.