Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

TA1 1AW House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

272

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 46,300 /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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Index Insight: TA1 1AW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 40, TA1 1AW has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

TA1 1AW is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Tangier in Taunton. Administratively it sits within Bishop's Hull & Taunton West ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for TA1 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00149228 (shared with 8 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 1AW. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.2%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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

Crime around TA1 1AW is moderate at 55 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences69
Anti-social behaviour38
Public order30
Criminal damage and arson16
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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North Town Academy

Good495 pupils0.3 km
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The Castle School

Outstanding1199 pupils0.4 km
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Parkfield Primary School

Good424 pupils0.8 km
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St Andrew's Church School

Good235 pupils0.9 km
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St George's Catholic School

Good222 pupils1.2 km
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St James Church School

Good455 pupils1.4 km
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Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton

Good434 pupils1.5 km
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Staplegrove Church School

Good204 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Hospital Friends (Taunton) Ltd0.9 km
  • Mr Houlding0.9 km
  • Rowe's Cornish Bakers0.3 km
  • South West Larder Ltd0.9 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • + 21 more
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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • The Vivary Arms1.0 km
  • Hideout0.7 km
  • Kings Arms (also t/a 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger)0.5 km
  • Mackenzie's0.6 km
  • Mecca Bingo Ltd0.6 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

72 nearby
  • Corner House Hotel0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
  • Quantock Restaurant0.5 km
  • Tesco Family Dining0.3 km
  • + 67 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • TESCO STORES LTD0.3 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Rom Market0.7 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.8 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Yo! To Go!0.3 km
  • Blue Mango0.8 km
  • Boba Corner0.5 km
  • Crystal Kebabs0.6 km
  • Kerala Kitchen0.6 km
  • + 18 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Great Western Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton1.0 km
  • Bridgwater15.0 km

Bus Stops

  • French Weir0.3 km
  • French Weir0.3 km
  • Tesco Superstore0.4 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Tesco Superstore0.4 km