Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton) vs Taunton: which place suits you better?
Compare Wellington and Taunton on housing costs, school performance, rail access, broadband and local character.
Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton) place profile · Taunton place profile
Key differences between Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton) and Taunton
- Typical sold price
- Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton): £258k · Taunton: £233k · £25k difference
- School performance
- Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton): Strong · Taunton: Typical
Living in Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton) vs Taunton: at a glance
Taunton is slightly less expensive, with a typical sold price of £233k compared with £258k in Wellington, and it has wider gigabit broadband coverage. School performance is rated strong in Wellington and typical in Taunton. Taunton has a station in the town itself, while Wellington’s nearest station is Taunton, about 10 km from the town centre.
Local character and setting
Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton)
Wellington’s current available local information is limited, but it records a town centre with a strong presence of independent retailers and businesses.
Sources: Wellington - Visit SomersetTaunton
Vivary Park sits close to Taunton town centre and covers about 7.5 hectares, providing a substantial historic public green space.
Sources: Vivary Park, Taunton - Somerset CouncilWhich place may suit your priorities?
Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton)
- strong school performance
- Independent town-centre businesses
Taunton
- Lower typical house prices
- rail station in the town itself
- Wider gigabit broadband coverage
- Vivary Park
House prices in Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton) and Taunton
| Measure | Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton) | Taunton |
|---|---|---|
| Typical sold price £25k difference | £258k · 717 sales | £233k · 1,807 sales |
| Detached homes | £390k · 171 sales | £393k · 221 sales |
| Semi-detached homes | £275k · 172 sales | £280k · 345 sales |
| Terraced homes | £232k · 269 sales | £237k · 674 sales |
| Flats £18k difference | £152k · 105 sales | £170k · 567 sales |
Commuting from Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton) and Taunton
| Measure | Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton) | Taunton |
|---|---|---|
| National Rail access | There isn't a National Rail station in the place itself. Taunton station is about 10.0 km from the centre. | Taunton |
Schools in Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton) and Taunton
| Measure | Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton) | Taunton |
|---|---|---|
| School quality | Strong school performance | Typical school performance |
| Primary schools 4 vs 8 in the local count | 4 rated schools included for this area | 8 rated schools included for this area |
| These counts cover rated schools linked to the local area used by Homestead. Nearby schools may also serve the area, and the figures do not represent catchments or admissions. | ||
| Secondary schools 1 vs 2 in the local count | 1 rated school included for this area | 2 rated schools included for this area |
Everyday life and green space
| Measure | Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton) | Taunton |
|---|---|---|
| Gigabit broadband 22 percentage point difference | 58% of premises | 80% of premises |
The trade-off between Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton) and Taunton
Taunton is slightly less expensive, has wider gigabit broadband coverage and has a station in the town itself. Wellington has strong school performance, but its available local information remains relatively thin; the clearest place feature shown for Taunton is Vivary Park close to the centre.