Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

YOUNGMAN PLACE, TA1 1AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YOUNGMAN PLACE, TA1 1AS.

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Population

241

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 46,300 /yr

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Employed

65%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA1 1AS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TA1 1AS spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 2.6% year-on-year.

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

TA1 1AS is a mixed residential area on Youngman Place, 0.1km from Firepool in Taunton. Administratively it sits within Taunton East ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

For renters and young professionals, TA1 1AS offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £220k, down 2.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA1 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00167307 (shared with 5 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 1AS. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.5%
Asian / British Asian5.9%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 206,000

70 sales · Mean £ 208,013

Terraced

£ 360,000

2 sales · Mean £ 360,000

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

Crime around TA1 1AS is above average at 96 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences184
Shoplifting72
Anti-social behaviour61
Public order61
Criminal damage and arson34

school Local Schools

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St James Church School

Good455 pupils0.5 km
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St Andrew's Church School

Good235 pupils0.6 km
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North Town Academy

Good495 pupils0.7 km
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Priorswood Primary School

Good165 pupils0.9 km
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St George's Catholic School

Good222 pupils0.9 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement460 pupils0.9 km
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The Sky Academy

Inadequate75 pupils1.1 km
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The Castle School

Outstanding1199 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

85 nearby
  • The Weir1.0 km
  • Block0.7 km
  • CICCIC Centre0.8 km
  • Costa0.7 km
  • Ga Yau Hong Kong Street Food0.7 km
  • + 80 more
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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Holland and Barrett0.7 km
  • Lesser Litter0.8 km
  • Savers Health & Beauty0.7 km
  • The Original Factory Shop0.7 km
  • Wilfs Old Workshop0.7 km
  • + 27 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Taunton House Hotel0.9 km
  • The Great Western Hotel0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Perkin Warbeck0.7 km
  • Ring Of Bells0.3 km
  • Hideout0.7 km
  • Kings Arms (also t/a 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger)0.6 km
  • Mackenzie's0.8 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Rom Market0.4 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Ocean Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Boba Corner0.5 km
  • Crystal Kebabs0.4 km
  • Kerala Kitchen0.5 km
  • Loafers Sandwich Bar0.9 km
  • + 29 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton0.4 km
  • Bridgwater14.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Keepers Lane0.2 km
  • Keepers Lane0.2 km
  • Royal Ashton0.4 km
  • Taunton Station South Side0.4 km
  • Taunton Rail Station0.4 km