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.
TA2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the TA2 postcode area.
31,246
42
£ 41,200 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School
Beech Grove Primary School
Dunster First School
Sampford Arundel Community Primary School
Stawley Primary School
Wellsprings Primary School
All Saints CofE VC Infants School
Exford Church of England First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Yallands Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- New Mill
- Ring Of Bells
- The Maypole Inn
- The Merry Monk
- The Swan
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- BaxterStorey - National Grid
- Ocean Adventurers
- Silvers Pantry
- Skittles Coffee Shop
- Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited
- Co-Operative Food
- Co-Operative Food
- Co-Operative Stores
- Tesco Stores Ltd
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Blue Ocean
- Just Spice
- Kings Fish&Chips
- Mega Sea Fish & Chips
- Ocean Fish Bar
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- BP Cross Keys SF Connect
- Costcutter
- Greenway Motors Ltd
- Lydia's Cakes
- M J Rawlings Newsagent
- + 10 more
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Area Profile: TA2 · Data under Open Government Licence