Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

TA1 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TA1 1AJ.

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Population

258

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 46,300 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British84.7%
Asian / British Asian10.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences257
Public order76
Anti-social behaviour74
Criminal damage and arson38
Shoplifting37

school Local Schools

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St Andrew's Church School

Good235 pupils0.4 km
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North Town Academy

Good495 pupils0.5 km
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St James Church School

Good455 pupils0.8 km
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Priorswood Primary School

Good165 pupils0.9 km
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St George's Catholic School

Good222 pupils1.0 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement460 pupils1.1 km
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The Castle School

Outstanding1199 pupils1.2 km
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The Sky Academy

Inadequate75 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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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
fastfood

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
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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

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