TA1 1BY is a mixed residential area on Chip Lane, 0.2km from North Town in Taunton. Administratively it sits within Bishop's Hull & Taunton West ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in TA1, TA1 1BY offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 99 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £365k.
Census 2021 statistics for TA1 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00149223 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHIP LANE, TA1 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHIP LANE, TA1 1BY.
275
48
£ 46,300 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA1 1BY 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
TA1 1BY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (48) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA1 1BY. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 320,500
2 sales · Mean £ 320,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TA1 1BY is above average at 99 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
The Castle School
Priorswood Primary School
St James Church School
Wellsprings Primary School
St George's Catholic School
Parkfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Greenway Motors Ltd0.8 km
- Rowe's Cornish Bakers0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
- Daily Needs Food & Wine0.3 km
- Dough0.9 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
54 nearby- Corner House Hotel1.0 km
- Tesco Family Dining0.8 km
- The Weir0.5 km
- Fireaway Pizza0.5 km
- Bare Grills0.4 km
- + 49 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- TESCO STORES LTD0.8 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- Rom Market0.3 km
- Welcome Co-op Taunton0.3 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Yo! To Go!0.8 km
- Blue Ocean0.7 km
- Boba Corner0.4 km
- Crystal Kebabs0.3 km
- Kerala Kitchen0.3 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Hideout0.8 km
- Kings Arms (also t/a 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger)0.3 km
- Mackenzie's0.8 km
- Mecca Bingo Ltd0.8 km
- Pitcher & Piano0.9 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Great Western Hotel0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Taunton0.4 km
- Bridgwater14.4 km
Bus Stops
- Maxwell Street0.2 km
- Maxwell Street0.3 km
- Flook House0.3 km
- Raymond Street0.3 km
- Richmond Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TA11BY · Data under Open Government Licence