Area Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

TA2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the TA2 postcode area.

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Population

31,246

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 41,200 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
workEmployment
9/10
diversity_3Diversity
7/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
4/10
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Area Character

TA2 is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £289k. Property prices are trending up 3.6% year-on-year.

home £289,183 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TA2 is a postcode district in Somerset West and Taunton, South West, covering 729 active and 156 retired postcodes.

The largest share of TA2 (10%) is characterised by a working urban area with a mix of terrace houses and flats, mostly families, alongside a rural commuter area popular with professional households (10%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes TA2 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in TA2 are around £289k, up 3.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across TA2 at 259 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 42 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 TA2 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3783
Anti-social behaviour993
Public order774
Shoplifting654
Criminal damage and arson587

school Local Schools

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Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School

119 pupils
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Beech Grove Primary School

Good303 pupils
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Dunster First School

Good135 pupils
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Sampford Arundel Community Primary School

Good45 pupils
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Stawley Primary School

Good62 pupils
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Wellsprings Primary School

Good309 pupils
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All Saints CofE VC Infants School

Good48 pupils
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Exford Church of England First School

Good34 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Yallands Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • New Mill
  • Ring Of Bells
  • The Maypole Inn
  • The Merry Monk
  • The Swan
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • BaxterStorey - National Grid
  • Ocean Adventurers
  • Silvers Pantry
  • Skittles Coffee Shop
  • Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited
  • Co-Operative Food
  • Co-Operative Food
  • Co-Operative Stores
  • Tesco Stores Ltd
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Blue Ocean
  • Just Spice
  • Kings Fish&Chips
  • Mega Sea Fish & Chips
  • Ocean Fish Bar
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • BP Cross Keys SF Connect
  • Costcutter
  • Greenway Motors Ltd
  • Lydia's Cakes
  • M J Rawlings Newsagent
  • + 10 more