North Town
North Town sits within the wider Taunton area, pulling together a mix of town-centre convenience and quieter rural surrounds. Schools are a consistent strength across the whole area, with Good-rated primaries throughout and two Outstanding options nearby in The Castle School and strong secondary provision elsewhere, making this a solid pick for families. Crime rates generally sit below the national average and are trending downward, while air quality comes up as good to excellent in every ward. House prices vary widely depending on which part you choose, from £150,000 flats in Monkton & North Curry to detached homes averaging over £500,000 in Blackdown & Neroche, so there's genuine choice across budgets.
Transport and amenities split the area into two distinct styles of living. The more central wards, Taunton East, Taunton North, and Bishop's Hull & Taunton West, give you walkable access to shops, restaurants, pharmacies and GP surgeries, plus railway stations and strong M5 links that suit commuters heading to Bristol, Exeter or London. The outer, more rural wards, Blackdown & Neroche and Monkton & North Curry, trade that convenience for a village feel, open green space, and a car-dependent lifestyle, with a high proportion of residents working from home, nearly 3 in 10 in Monkton & North Curry alone.
Whichever part of North Town you're drawn to, you'll find a well-regarded local employment base in health, education, retail and construction, plus a strong sense of community. Families after excellent schools and low crime are well catered for throughout, while the choice between town-centre buzz and countryside calm means North Town works equally well for commuters, remote workers and anyone wanting a settled, long-term base in Somerset.
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