Area Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

TA3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the TA3 postcode area.

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Population

15,341

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 44,150 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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9/10
family_restroomFamily
10/10
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2/10
workEmployment
6/10
diversity_3Diversity
2/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
trending_upInvestment
10/10
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Area Character

TA3 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £425k. Property prices are trending up 2.0% year-on-year.

home £425,318 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TA3 is a postcode district in Somerset West and Taunton, South West, covering 657 active and 104 retired postcodes.

The largest share of TA3 (20%) is characterised by a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents, alongside a rural commuter area popular with professional households (20%). A further 12% 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 TA3 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in TA3 are around £425k, up 2.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across TA3 at 132 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 46 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full TA3 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.1%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences957
Anti-social behaviour227
Public order202
Criminal damage and arson190
Other theft150

school Local Schools

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Churchstanton Primary School

Good63 pupils
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Curry Mallet Church of England Primary School

Outstanding80 pupils
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Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School

Good279 pupils
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Stoke St Gregory Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement70 pupils
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Thurlbear Church of England Primary School

Good202 pupils
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Trull Church of England VA Primary School

Good256 pupils
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North Curry CofE Primary School

Outstanding156 pupils
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Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement39 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Brewers Cottage Bed and Breakfast
  • Canonsgrove Farm B&B
  • Farthings Hotel & Restaurant
  • Mrs Jane Pine
  • New Barn Cottage B&B
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • The Bell Inn
  • The Bell Inn
  • The Bird In Hand
  • The Canal Inn
  • The Farmers Arms
  • + 11 more
shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • MTM Tile Showroom
  • Soul Snacks
  • St Giles Kennels And Cattery
  • Churchinford & District Community Shop
  • Curry Mallett Village Store & Post Office
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Miller & Carter Taunton
  • All Saints Church
  • Costa Coffee Southbound M5 Drive Thru
  • Creech St Michael Village Hall
  • Life Cafe
  • + 11 more