Taunton vs Watchet
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Watchet wins on house prices with a 10% gap. Taunton has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Taunton
£332,197
Watchet
£302,461
Crime Rate
Taunton
83.1
Watchet
83.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Taunton
93.3%
Watchet
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Taunton
483
Watchet
114
EPC Rating
Taunton
68.4
Watchet
68.4
Median Income
Taunton
£28,807
Watchet
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Taunton commands an average of £332,197, compared with £302,461 in Watchet – a difference of 10%. The most affordable entry point in Taunton is a flat at £153,118, while in Watchet it is a flat at £141,408.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 11% pricier in Taunton (£249,875 vs £225,180).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Watchet prices grew faster — 44% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Taunton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 83.1 per 1,000 versus 83.2 per 1,000 in Watchet. The most common crime category in Taunton is violent-crime, while in Watchet 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 data is not fully available for both Taunton and Watchet. Taunton has 19 schools and Watchet has 1 schools.
Taunton School Inspection Breakdown
93.3% of 19 schools (16 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Watchet School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Taunton | Watchet |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 19 | 1 |
| Primary | 16 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 93.3% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 483.0 Mbps in Taunton and 114.0 Mbps in Watchet. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.6% of premises in Taunton and 87.4% in Watchet. Gigabit availability stands at 95.3% in Taunton and 10% in Watchet.
Taunton is the faster of the two by 324% on average download speed (483 vs 114 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Taunton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68.4 (C), while Watchet averages 68.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Taunton and £1,363 in Watchet. 57.9% of homes in Taunton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in Watchet.
Taunton has more energy-efficient housing — 57.9% reach band C or above, vs 57.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,807 in Taunton and £28,807 in Watchet. The median age is 47.3 in Taunton and 47.3 in Watchet. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Taunton versus 67.6% in Watchet. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Taunton and 56.8% in Watchet.
| Indicator | Taunton | Watchet |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 61,667 | 3,643 |
| 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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