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Taunton
City in Somerset, United Kingdom
Overview
Taunton is a lively market town in Somerset known for its scenic parks, rich history, and accessible location near the Quantock Hills. The city blends historic charm with modern amenities, making it ideal for visitors seeking both relaxation and exploration.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Two Tier County
Somerset
Population
60,479
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.01°, -3.10°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,700
Local Cost
$1,520
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
87
English
100
Temperature
10.3°C
Summer Avg
15.7°C
Winter Avg
5.3°C
Record High
29.8°C
Record Low
-6.3°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
951 mm
Internet Speed
86 Mbps
Upload
34 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
112
Coworking
0
Cafes
37
Nightlife
34
Parks
41
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
YEO
Distance
32 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 36 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 3 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-04-05.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.
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