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.
TA1 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TA1 1AY.
241
40
£ 46,300 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St James Church School
St Andrew's Church School
North Town Academy
St George's Catholic School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Priorswood Primary School
The Sky Academy
Taunton Deane Partnership College
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Taunton House Hotel0.8 km
- The Great Western Hotel0.5 km
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: TA11AY · Data under Open Government Licence