Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

TA1 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

277

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 46,300 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA1 1BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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2/10
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8/10
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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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10/10
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6/10
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3/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British93.5%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
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 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.

Violence and sexual offences211
Shoplifting90
Anti-social behaviour74
Public order69
Criminal damage and arson32

school Local Schools

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St Andrew's Church School

Good235 pupils0.2 km
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North Town Academy

Good495 pupils0.5 km
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Priorswood Primary School

Good165 pupils0.8 km
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St James Church School

Good455 pupils1.1 km
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The Castle School

Outstanding1199 pupils1.1 km
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Wellsprings Primary School

Good309 pupils1.2 km
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The Sky Academy

Inadequate75 pupils1.2 km
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St George's Catholic School

Good222 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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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
fastfood

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
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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

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