Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

TA1 1AY House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1AY 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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1/10
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2/10
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8/10
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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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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TA1 1AY — age 40, 47% ownership, 47% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1AY is a mixed residential area located 0.1km from Firepool in Taunton. Administratively it sits within Taunton East ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for TA1 1AY 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 1AY. 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

Terraced

£ 180,000

2 sales · Mean £ 180,000

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

Crime around TA1 1AY is above average at 92 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 offences195
Shoplifting98
Public order59
Anti-social behaviour57
Criminal damage and arson36

school Local Schools

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St James Church School

Good455 pupils0.4 km
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St Andrew's Church School

Good235 pupils0.7 km
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North Town Academy

Good495 pupils0.8 km
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St George's Catholic School

Good222 pupils0.8 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement460 pupils0.8 km
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Priorswood Primary School

Good165 pupils1.0 km
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The Sky Academy

Inadequate75 pupils1.1 km
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Taunton Deane Partnership College

Good30 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Holland and Barrett0.6 km
  • Lesser Litter0.8 km
  • Savers Health & Beauty0.6 km
  • The Original Factory Shop0.6 km
  • Wilfs Old Workshop0.8 km
  • + 26 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Taunton House Hotel0.8 km
  • The Great Western Hotel0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Perkin Warbeck0.6 km
  • Ring Of Bells0.3 km
  • Hideout0.7 km
  • Kings Arms (also t/a 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger)0.7 km
  • Mackenzie's0.8 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

84 nearby
  • Block0.6 km
  • CICCIC Centre0.8 km
  • Costa0.6 km
  • Ga Yau Hong Kong Street Food0.6 km
  • KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken)0.6 km
  • + 79 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Rom Market0.5 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.9 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Ocean Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Boba Corner0.6 km
  • Crystal Kebabs0.5 km
  • Kerala Kitchen0.6 km
  • Loafers Sandwich Bar0.8 km
  • + 29 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton0.5 km
  • Bridgwater14.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Keepers Lane0.3 km
  • Keepers Lane0.3 km
  • Royal Ashton0.4 km
  • Taunton Station South Side0.5 km