Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

BALFOUR TERRACE, TA1 1AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BALFOUR TERRACE, TA1 1AG.

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Population

303

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 46,300 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TA1 1AG spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. £380k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TA1 1AG is a safe, established residential area on Balfour Terrace, 0.2km from Frieze Hill in Taunton. Administratively it sits within Bishop's Hull & Taunton West ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

For serious buyers, TA1 1AG is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £380k.

Census 2021 statistics for TA1 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00149222 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA1 1AG. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.1%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 260,000

3 sales · Mean £ 299,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around TA1 1AG is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting54
Violence and sexual offences24
Public order14
Anti-social behaviour12
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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The Castle School

Outstanding1199 pupils0.5 km
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North Town Academy

Good495 pupils0.6 km
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St Andrew's Church School

Good235 pupils0.9 km
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Staplegrove Church School

Good204 pupils1.1 km
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Parkfield Primary School

Good424 pupils1.2 km
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Bishops Hull Primary School

Good226 pupils1.4 km
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Priorswood Primary School

Good165 pupils1.4 km
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Wellsprings Primary School

Good309 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Greenway Motors Ltd0.8 km
  • Mr Houlding1.0 km
  • Rowe's Cornish Bakers0.7 km
  • Dough Bros Bakery0.9 km
  • My Carbon Coach0.9 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Corner House Hotel1.0 km
  • Quantock Restaurant0.6 km
  • Tesco Family Dining0.7 km
  • The Weir0.4 km
  • China China0.9 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • TESCO STORES LTD0.7 km
  • Rom Market0.8 km
  • Welcome Co-op Taunton0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Yo! To Go!0.7 km
  • Best Istanbul Grill Limited0.9 km
  • Chefs Kitchen Noodle Bar0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Easy Tiger0.9 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Great Western Hotel0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Ale House0.9 km
  • Crown & Sceptre0.9 km
  • The Plough Inn0.9 km
  • Kings Arms (also t/a 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger)0.6 km
  • The Black Horse0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton1.0 km
  • Bridgwater14.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Richmond Road0.2 km
  • Richmond Road0.3 km
  • Taunton School0.4 km
  • Taunton School0.4 km
  • French Weir0.4 km