Norton Fitzwarren vs Taunton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Norton Fitzwarren offers lower property prices by roughly 20%. Taunton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Norton Fitzwarren edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Norton Fitzwarren
£264,130
Taunton
£332,197
Crime Rate
Norton Fitzwarren
83.3
Taunton
83.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Norton Fitzwarren
100.0%
Taunton
93.3%
Avg Download Speed
Norton Fitzwarren
459.6
Taunton
483
EPC Rating
Norton Fitzwarren
68.4
Taunton
68.4
Median Income
Norton Fitzwarren
£28,807
Taunton
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Norton Fitzwarren more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £264,130 versus £332,197 in Taunton. The most affordable entry point in Norton Fitzwarren is a flat at £149,071, while in Taunton it is a flat at £153,118.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 14% pricier in Taunton (£464,933 vs £400,812).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Norton Fitzwarren prices grew faster — 41% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 83.1 offences per 1,000 people, Taunton is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Norton Fitzwarren's 83.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Norton Fitzwarren is violent-crime, while in Taunton it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestSchool quality favours Norton Fitzwarren: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 93.3% in Taunton.
Norton Fitzwarren School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Taunton School Inspection Breakdown
93.3% of 19 schools (16 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Norton Fitzwarren | Taunton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 19 |
| Primary | 1 | 16 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 93.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Taunton enjoy 483.0 Mbps on average, while Norton Fitzwarren lags behind at 459.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.5% of premises in Norton Fitzwarren and 99.6% in Taunton. Gigabit availability stands at 90.8% in Norton Fitzwarren and 95.3% in Taunton.
Taunton is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (483 vs 460 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Norton Fitzwarren is band C (score 68.4), ahead of Taunton's band C (score 68.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Norton Fitzwarren and £1,363 in Taunton. 57.9% of homes in Norton Fitzwarren have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in Taunton.
Norton Fitzwarren has more energy-efficient housing — 57.9% reach band C or above, vs 57.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Norton Fitzwarren has a population of 3,770 while Taunton has 61,667. Median household income is £28,807 in Norton Fitzwarren and £28,807 in Taunton. The median age is 47.3 in Norton Fitzwarren and 47.3 in Taunton. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Norton Fitzwarren and 56.8% in Taunton.
| Indicator | Norton Fitzwarren | Taunton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,770 | 61,667 |
| Median Age | 47.3 | 47.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,807 | £28,807 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.5% | 30.5% |
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