Taunton vs Wellington (Somerset)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Wellington (somerset) wins on house prices with a 17% gap. Wellington (somerset) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Wellington (somerset) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Taunton
£332,197
Wellington (Somerset)
£283,756
Crime Rate
Taunton
83.1
Wellington (Somerset)
83.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Taunton
93.3%
Wellington (Somerset)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Taunton
483
Wellington (Somerset)
358.1
EPC Rating
Taunton
68.4
Wellington (Somerset)
68.4
Median Income
Taunton
£28,807
Wellington (Somerset)
£28,979
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Taunton commands an average of £332,197, compared with £283,756 in Wellington (somerset) – a difference of 17%. The most affordable entry point in Taunton is a flat at £153,118, while in Wellington (somerset) it is a flat at £124,822.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 23% pricier in Taunton (£153,118 vs £124,822).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Taunton prices grew faster — 33% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Wellington (somerset) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 83 per 1,000 versus 83.1 per 1,000 in Taunton. The most common crime category in Taunton is violent-crime, while in Wellington (somerset) 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 WestFamilies may prefer Wellington (somerset), where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 93.3% in Taunton. There are 19 schools in Taunton and 5 in Wellington (somerset).
Taunton School Inspection Breakdown
93.3% of 19 schools (16 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wellington (Somerset) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Taunton | Wellington (Somerset) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 19 | 5 |
| Primary | 16 | 4 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 93.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 483.0 Mbps in Taunton and 358.1 Mbps in Wellington (somerset). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.6% of premises in Taunton and 80.6% in Wellington (somerset). Gigabit availability stands at 95.3% in Taunton and 68.4% in Wellington (somerset).
Taunton is the faster of the two by 35% on average download speed (483 vs 358 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Taunton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68.4 (C), while Wellington (somerset) averages 68.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Taunton and £1,377 in Wellington (somerset). 57.9% of homes in Taunton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.5% in Wellington (somerset).
Taunton has more energy-efficient housing — 57.9% reach band C or above, vs 57.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,979 in Wellington (somerset) and £28,807 in Taunton. The median age is 47.3 in Taunton and 47.3 in Wellington (somerset). Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Taunton versus 67.6% in Wellington (somerset). Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Taunton and 57.2% in Wellington (somerset).
| Indicator | Taunton | Wellington (Somerset) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 61,667 | 13,815 |
| Median Age | 47.3 | 47.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,807 | £28,979 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.5% | 30.6% |
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