Area Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

TA4 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the TA4 postcode area.

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Population

20,085

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 40,350 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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8/10
family_restroomFamily
7/10
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2/10
workEmployment
5/10
diversity_3Diversity
3/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
1/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. TA4's 72% ownership and 48-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £264k. Property prices are trending down 26.2% year-on-year.

home £264,208 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TA4 is a postcode district in Somerset West and Taunton, South West, covering 907 active and 193 retired postcodes.

The largest share of TA4 (21%) is characterised by a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities, alongside a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents (15%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes TA4 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in TA4 are around £264k, down 26.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across TA4 at 151 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 48 — 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 TA4 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1503
Anti-social behaviour409
Criminal damage and arson294
Public order287
Other theft180

school Local Schools

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Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School

Good207 pupils
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Wiveliscombe Primary School

Good192 pupils
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Stogumber CofE Primary School

Good45 pupils
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Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School

Good59 pupils
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Cotford St Luke Primary School

Good260 pupils
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Oake, Bradford and Nynehead VC Primary

Good106 pupils
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Kingsmead Academy

Requires Improvement946 pupils
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Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School

Requires Improvement363 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Bittescombe Lodge and Deer Park
  • Bashfords Farmhouse
  • Catwell House Country B&B
  • Cherry Orchard House B&B
  • Fairfield House
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

27 nearby
  • New Inn
  • Rock Inn
  • The Allerford Inn
  • The Anchor Inn
  • The Bear Inn
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Quantock Belle Dining Train
  • Refreshment Room
  • Stogumber Village Hall
  • Taste of Spice
  • The Barn @ Pod Shavers
  • + 21 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-operative Food
  • Co-operative Food
  • Co-operative Stores
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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Flora and Fauna
  • Bicknoller Shop Assn Ltd
  • Central Stores
  • Central Stores
  • Crowcombe Village Shop
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • China Cottage
  • Exmoor Pizza Pod
  • Golden Ocean
  • John's Chip Shop and Giovannis Pizza
  • Kingfisher Chippy
  • + 3 more