Area Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

TA21 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the TA21 postcode area.

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Population

21,043

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 40,525 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
workEmployment
7/10
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6/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
8/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. TA21's 67% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £297k.

home £297,248 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TA21 is a postcode district in Somerset West and Taunton, South West, covering 633 active and 134 retired postcodes.

The largest share of TA21 (14%) is characterised by a former rural industrial area with older, long-settled residents, alongside a rural commuter area popular with professional households (12%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes TA21 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in TA21 are around £297k, up 0.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across TA21 at 230 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 47 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 TA21 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2458
Anti-social behaviour640
Public order490
Criminal damage and arson392
Other theft257

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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Sampford Arundel Community Primary School

Good45 pupils
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Stawley Primary School

Good62 pupils
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Langford Budville Church of England Primary School

Good39 pupils
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Rockwell Green Church of England Primary School

Good206 pupils
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St John's Church of England Primary School

Good205 pupils
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Wellesley Park Primary School

Good345 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Blue Mantle
  • Travelodge Wellington
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Staple Cross Inn
  • The Prince Of Wales
  • Skylark
  • The Beambridge Inn
  • The Blackbird Inn
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

31 nearby
  • Subway
  • Rachel's Cafe
  • Rockwell Green War Memorial Institute
  • Ruxstons
  • Somerset Larder
  • + 26 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Chic-o-Land
  • Comely
  • Dominoes Fish Bar
  • Greggs Plc
  • Jade Garden
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Best Before Food Store
  • Brocks
  • Brocks
  • Jala News
  • M J Coate Butchers
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd
  • Asda
  • Co-Op
  • Waitrose