Area Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

TA23 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the TA23 postcode area.

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Population

5,923

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 36,950 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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6/10
family_restroomFamily
4/10
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1/10
workEmployment
3/10
diversity_3Diversity
5/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 66% owner-occupation and average age 51, TA23 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £335k. Property prices are trending up 14.0% year-on-year.

home £335,375 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TA23 is a postcode district in Somerset West and Taunton, South West, covering 248 active and 51 retired postcodes.

The largest share of TA23 (21%) is characterised by a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities, alongside a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied (19%). A further 15% of the district is made up of a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes TA23 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in TA23 are around £335k, up 14.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across TA23 at 163 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 51 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full TA23 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.1%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences497
Criminal damage and arson115
Anti-social behaviour93
Public order93
Other theft59

school Local Schools

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Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery

Requires Improvement197 pupils
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Old Cleeve CofE School, Washford

Outstanding103 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • The White Horse Inn
  • Watchet Town Football Club
  • Raleghs Cross Inn
  • Royal Oak Inn
  • The Bell Inn
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • The Cats Whisker Kitchen
  • The Corner House
  • The Marina Cafe
  • The Sanctuary
  • The Spice Merchant
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative
  • Co-Operative Stores
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Andrews Fish and Chips
  • Golden Bowl
  • Pizza Time & Kebab House
  • The Mariners Chippie
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Radstock Co-operative Society
  • Sam's Deli
  • Warren Bay Shop
  • Washford Post Office
  • Roadwater Village Community Shop
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Snailholt Farm
  • The Georgian House