TA1 1BJ is an active urban area located 0.2km from North Town in Taunton. Administratively it sits within Bishop's Hull & Taunton West ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 117 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for TA1 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00149224 (shared with 44 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TA1 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TA1 1BJ.
277
45
£ 46,300 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA1 1BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
TA1 1BJ is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA1 1BJ. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 1BJ is above average at 117 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 Andrew's Church School
North Town Academy
Priorswood Primary School
St James Church School
The Castle School
Wellsprings Primary School
The Sky Academy
St George's Catholic School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Greenway Motors Ltd0.9 km
- Rowe's Cornish Bakers0.9 km
- Daily Needs Food & Wine0.3 km
- Dough1.0 km
- Kropka0.4 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
51 nearby- Tesco Family Dining0.9 km
- The Weir0.6 km
- Fireaway Pizza0.6 km
- Bare Grills0.4 km
- Biddys Burger Bar0.4 km
- + 46 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Lidl1.0 km
- TESCO STORES LTD0.9 km
- Rom Market0.3 km
- Welcome Co-op Taunton0.3 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Yo! To Go!0.9 km
- Blue Ocean0.6 km
- Boba Corner0.4 km
- Crystal Kebabs0.3 km
- Kerala Kitchen0.3 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Hideout0.9 km
- Kings Arms (also t/a 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger)0.3 km
- Mackenzie's0.8 km
- Mecca Bingo Ltd0.9 km
- Pitcher & Piano0.9 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Great Western Hotel0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Taunton0.3 km
- Bridgwater14.2 km
Bus Stops
- Taunton Station Bridge0.2 km
- Taunton Station Bridge0.2 km
- Taunton Station0.2 km
- Taunton Rail Station0.2 km
- Taunton Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TA11BJ · Data under Open Government Licence