TA1 1AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Coal Orchard in Taunton. Administratively it sits within Rowbarton & Staplegrove ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for TA1 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00186515 (shared with 40 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TA1 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TA1 1AJ.
258
49
£ 46,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TA1 1AJ spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA1 1AJ. The average age is 49.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TA1 1AJ is above average at 95 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Andrew's Church School
North Town Academy
St James Church School
Priorswood Primary School
St George's Catholic School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
The Castle School
The Sky Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Rowe's Cornish Bakers0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Daily Needs Food & Wine0.2 km
- Dough0.8 km
- Kropka0.3 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
84 nearby- Tesco Family Dining0.9 km
- The Weir0.7 km
- Fireaway Pizza0.4 km
- Bare Grills0.3 km
- Biddys Burger Bar0.3 km
- + 79 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- TESCO STORES LTD0.9 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Rom Market0.1 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.9 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Yo! To Go!0.9 km
- Blue Ocean0.8 km
- Boba Corner0.3 km
- Crystal Kebabs0.2 km
- Kerala Kitchen0.2 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Hideout0.7 km
- Kings Arms (also t/a 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger)0.3 km
- Mackenzie's0.7 km
- Mecca Bingo Ltd0.7 km
- Pitcher & Piano0.7 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Taunton House Hotel0.9 km
- The Great Western Hotel0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Taunton0.3 km
- Bridgwater14.3 km
Bus Stops
- Royal Ashton0.0 km
- Taunton Station Bridge0.2 km
- Taunton Rail Station0.2 km
- Taunton Station South Side0.2 km
- Flook House0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TA11AJ · Data under Open Government Licence