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Market snapshot

Taunton rental market at a glance

541

Active rentals in Taunton

£1,095/mo

Median monthly rent

5

Property sites we watch

Rental prices

Rent by bedrooms in Taunton

Median monthly rent, based on 541 active listings across 5 property sites.

BedroomsMedian rentAvailable
1 bed£873/mo156
2 bed£1,150/mo203
3 bed£1,350/mo94
4+ bed£2,250/mo48

Updated April 2026. Prices normalised to monthly where weekly was listed.

Schools · GIAS · DfE

State-funded schools near Taunton

10 open state-funded schools sit within one mile of the Taunton centroid. The five closest:

  1. 1

    Parkfield Primary School

    Primary · Community school · TA1 4RT

    0.32 mi
  2. 2

    North Town Academy

    Primary · Academy converter · TA1 1DF

    0.38 mi
  3. 3

    St George's Catholic School

    Primary · Voluntary aided school · TA1 3NR

    0.47 mi
  4. 4

    The Castle School

    Secondary · Academy converter · TA1 5AU

    0.49 mi
  5. 5

    Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

    Primary · Academy sponsor led · TA1 3AF

    0.68 mi

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools (state-funded extract). Distances are straight-line from each school's postcode to the Taunton centroid. Ofsted ratings were removed from GIAS in January 2025 and aren't available here.

Property types

What’s on offer in Taunton

Flats & apartments

177

55% of listings

Houses

140

44% of listings

Bungalows

3

1% of listings

Property mix · houses

Houses to rent in Taunton — what's on the market

Terraced houses make up 48% of the 143 houses currently advertised in Taunton.

  • Terraced
    48%69
  • Other house
    34%49
  • Semi-detached
    9%13
  • Detached
    6%9
  • Bungalow
    2%3

Rent by postcode

Where Taunton rent is highest and lowest

Median monthly rent grouped by outcode across 397 live listings in 20 outcodes. Outcodes with fewer than 3 listings are skipped to avoid skew from a single luxury rental.

Most expensive in Taunton

  1. 1TA1 3GH£2,980/mo5 rentals
  2. 2TA5£1,350/mo3 rentals
  3. 3TA3£1,300/mo3 rentals

Cheapest in Taunton

  1. 1EX12£625/mo5 rentals
  2. 2BA20£695/mo3 rentals
  3. 3TA24£700/mo3 rentals

Area safety

Safety in Taunton

Lower Crime Area

Based on the latest police data (April 2026), Taunton has a lower crime rate compared to other UK cities. Across 91 of 91 postcode districts analysed, the median was 0 reported crimes per area. The most common category in Taunton is Anti-social behaviour.

Crime overview

  • 0 crimes per area (median)
  • 91 of 91 postcode districts covered
  • Data: April 2026

Most reported

  • Anti-social behaviour
  • 0 incidents recorded

Taunton ranks well for renters concerned about neighbourhood safety. Every Dwellio alert includes the area’s crime data so you can compare at a glance.

Data from data.police.uk, updated monthly. Contains public-sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.

Area breakdown

Safety by suburb in Taunton

Street-level crime counts from data.police.uk for February 2026, covering a ~1 mile radius around each suburb centre. Figures are normalised per 1,000 residents so you can compare neighbourhoods fairly.

Wellington has the lowest crime count of the top 5 suburbs in Taunton.
  • Bishops Hull

    Typical for city

    Most common: Violent crime (81) · pop. ~2,500

    88
    per 1k
  • Wellington

    Safer area

    Most common: Violent crime (72) · pop. ~14,000

    9.7
    per 1k
  • Wilton

    Typical for city

    Most common: Violent crime (117) · pop. ~3,000

    101
    per 1k
  • Halcon

    Typical for city

    Most common: Violent crime (121) · pop. ~4,000

    72
    per 1k
  • North Town

    Typical for city

    Most common: Violent crime (163) · pop. ~4,000

    103
    per 1k

Suburbs shown are representative populated areas; figures reflect street-level incidents within ~1 mile of each centre. Data from data.police.uk. Contains public-sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.

Where we search

Taunton listings by portal

We watch 5 property sites for rentals in Taunton.

Rightmove
160
PrimeLocation
125
OpenRent
114
OnTheMarket
103
Leaders
39

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Frequently asked

Renting in Taunton — your questions answered

What is the average rent in Taunton?

The median rent in Taunton is £1095/month based on 541 active listings across 5 property portals (2026-04).

How many rental properties are available in Taunton?

There are currently 541 rental properties available in Taunton, with 63 new listings added in the last 7 days.

Is Taunton safe for renters?

Taunton has a lower crime rate compared to other UK cities, with a median of 0 reported crimes per postcode area (April 2026). The most common category is Anti-social behaviour. Data from data.police.uk.

What is the most common crime in Taunton?

The most commonly reported crime category in Taunton is Anti-social behaviour, based on data.police.uk records for April 2026.

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