Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

TA1 1BT House Prices & Local Information

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

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

382

cake
Avg Age

42

payments
Avg Income

£ 46,300 /yr

work
Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: TA1 1BT 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.

shieldSafety
1/10
family_restroomFamily
3/10
favoriteHealth
6/10
workEmployment
8/10
diversity_3Diversity
6/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
directions_transitTransit
8/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
3/10
psychology

Area Character

TA1 1BT is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TA1 1BT is a mixed residential area located 0.1km from North Town in Taunton. Administratively it sits within Bishop's Hull & Taunton West ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

For families considering a move, TA1 1BT represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 100 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for TA1 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00149227 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA1 1BT. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
lightbulb

Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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

Crime around TA1 1BT is above average at 100 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences233
Public order64
Anti-social behaviour63
Shoplifting33
Criminal damage and arson31

school Local Schools

P

North Town Academy

Good495 pupils0.3 km
P

St Andrew's Church School

Good235 pupils0.5 km
P

St James Church School

Good455 pupils0.9 km
S

The Castle School

Outstanding1199 pupils1.0 km
P

Priorswood Primary School

Good165 pupils1.0 km
P

St George's Catholic School

Good222 pupils1.0 km
P

Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement460 pupils1.2 km
P

Parkfield Primary School

Good424 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Rowe's Cornish Bakers0.7 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • Daily Needs Food & Wine0.1 km
  • Dough0.7 km
  • Kropka0.2 km
  • + 26 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

84 nearby
  • Corner House Hotel0.8 km
  • Tesco Family Dining0.7 km
  • The Weir0.5 km
  • Fireaway Pizza0.3 km
  • Bare Grills0.2 km
  • + 79 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • TESCO STORES LTD0.7 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Rom Market0.1 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.8 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Yo! To Go!0.7 km
  • Blue Mango1.0 km
  • Blue Ocean0.9 km
  • Boba Corner0.2 km
  • Crystal Kebabs0.1 km
  • + 25 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Hideout0.6 km
  • Kings Arms (also t/a 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger)0.1 km
  • Mackenzie's0.6 km
  • Mecca Bingo Ltd0.6 km
  • Pitcher & Piano0.7 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Taunton House Hotel0.9 km
  • The Great Western Hotel0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton0.4 km
  • Bridgwater14.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Flook House0.0 km
  • Flook House0.1 km
  • Kings Arms0.1 km
  • Kings Arms0.1 km
  • Royal Ashton0.2 km