Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

BELVEDERE ROAD, TA1 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELVEDERE ROAD, TA1 1BS.

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Population

299

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 46,300 /yr

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Employed

69%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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9/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

TA1 1BS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 26% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £286k. Property prices are trending up 147.6% year-on-year.

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

TA1 1BS is an active urban area on Belvedere Road, 0.1km from North Town in Taunton. Administratively it sits within Bishop's Hull & Taunton West ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

For renters and young professionals, TA1 1BS offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 117 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £286k, up 147.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA1 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00149225 (shared with 10 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 1BS. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.8%
Asian / British Asian6.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

69%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 240,000

11 sales · Mean £ 237,363

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

Crime around TA1 1BS 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 offences233
Shoplifting85
Anti-social behaviour68
Public order63
Other theft32

school Local Schools

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St Andrew's Church School

Good235 pupils0.3 km
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North Town Academy

Good495 pupils0.3 km
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Priorswood Primary School

Good165 pupils0.9 km
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St James Church School

Good455 pupils1.0 km
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The Castle School

Outstanding1199 pupils1.0 km
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St George's Catholic School

Good222 pupils1.2 km
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The Sky Academy

Inadequate75 pupils1.3 km
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Wellsprings Primary School

Good309 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Greenway Motors Ltd1.0 km
  • Rowe's Cornish Bakers0.8 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
  • Daily Needs Food & Wine0.2 km
  • Dough0.9 km
  • + 26 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

71 nearby
  • Corner House Hotel1.0 km
  • Tesco Family Dining0.8 km
  • The Weir0.5 km
  • Fireaway Pizza0.4 km
  • Bare Grills0.3 km
  • + 66 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • TESCO STORES LTD0.8 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Rom Market0.2 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.9 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Yo! To Go!0.8 km
  • Blue Ocean0.7 km
  • Boba Corner0.3 km
  • Crystal Kebabs0.2 km
  • Kerala Kitchen0.2 km
  • + 19 more
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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Hideout0.7 km
  • Kings Arms (also t/a 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger)0.2 km
  • Mackenzie's0.7 km
  • Mecca Bingo Ltd0.8 km
  • Pitcher & Piano0.8 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Great Western Hotel0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton0.3 km
  • Bridgwater14.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Flook House0.2 km
  • Flook House0.2 km
  • Royal Ashton0.2 km
  • Taunton Station Bridge0.2 km
  • Taunton Station Bridge0.2 km