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Retirement living in Taunton
5 developments
AskBart lists 5 retirement developments in and around Taunton, run by 3 operators. 5 offer homes to buy from £199,950, and 1 to rent. The average home in Somerset sold for £281,571 (HM Land Registry, June 2026).
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Taunton in numbers
| Retirement developments listed | 5 |
|---|---|
| Operators | 3 (largest: McCarthy Stone, 2; McCarthy Stone Resales, 2; Churchill Retirement Living, 1) |
| With homes to buy | 5 |
| With homes to rent | 1 |
| Lowest guide price | £199,950 |
| Average guide price | £236,633 |
| Types of living | community 3 |
| Average sold price, Somerset (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £281,571 |
Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
What retirement living costs in Taunton
To buy — from
£199,950
To buy — average
£236,633
House prices in Somerset
The average house price in Somerset is £281,571, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.
Average price by property type
- All property types
- £281,571
- Detached
- £459,097
- Semi-detached
- £289,125
- Terraced
- £233,473
- Flats & maisonettes
- £135,680
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.
Common questions
How many retirement developments are there in Taunton?
AskBart lists 5 retirement developments in and around Taunton. The largest operators are McCarthy Stone (2), McCarthy Stone Resales (2) and Churchill Retirement Living (1).
How much does a retirement property in Taunton cost to buy?
Guide prices at the 5 developments with homes to buy start at £199,950, and average £236,633. Service charges and any event or exit fees are extra; check each listing.
Can I rent a retirement property in Taunton?
Yes: 1 of the 5 developments offer homes to rent.
What types of retirement living are there in Taunton?
community (3).
What do homes sell for in Somerset?
The average home in Somerset sold for £281,571 in June 2026, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index.
Is retirement living in Taunton regulated by the CQC?
No. Retirement housing isn't rated by the Care Quality Commission. Where a development offers on-site personal care, that care service is registered with the regulator separately.
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