Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

STAPLEGROVE ROAD, TA1 1DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STAPLEGROVE ROAD, TA1 1DR.

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Population

275

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 46,300 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA1 1DR 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.

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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TA1 1DR spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. £179k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

TA1 1DR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Staplegrove Road, 0.3km from Addison Grove in Taunton. Administratively it sits within Bishop's Hull & Taunton West ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £179k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for TA1 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00149223 (shared with 13 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 1DR. 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

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 179,000

1 sales · Mean £ 179,000

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

TA1 1DR has low crime rates — 42 incidents 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 offences66
Shoplifting54
Anti-social behaviour26
Public order17
Criminal damage and arson8

school Local Schools

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St Andrew's Church School

Good235 pupils0.6 km
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North Town Academy

Good495 pupils0.7 km
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The Castle School

Outstanding1199 pupils0.8 km
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Staplegrove Church School

Good204 pupils1.1 km
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Priorswood Primary School

Good165 pupils1.2 km
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Wellsprings Primary School

Good309 pupils1.2 km
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Parkfield Primary School

Good424 pupils1.4 km
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St James Church School

Good455 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Greenway Motors Ltd0.5 km
  • Rowe's Cornish Bakers1.0 km
  • Daily Needs Food & Wine0.7 km
  • Kropka0.8 km
  • Naturalife0.9 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Quantock Restaurant0.9 km
  • Taunton Vale Sports Club Ltd0.9 km
  • Tesco Family Dining1.0 km
  • The Weir0.6 km
  • Fireaway Pizza0.9 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • TESCO STORES LTD1.0 km
  • Rom Market0.7 km
  • Welcome Co-op Taunton0.7 km
  • Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Yo! To Go!1.0 km
  • Blue Ocean0.7 km
  • Boba Corner0.8 km
  • Crystal Kebabs0.8 km
  • Kerala Kitchen0.7 km
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Kings Arms (also t/a 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger)0.6 km
  • The Black Horse0.8 km
  • Zinc Bar & Club0.9 km
  • Ale House0.8 km
  • Crown & Sceptre0.8 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Great Western Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton0.8 km
  • Bridgwater14.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Richmond Road0.2 km
  • Richmond Road0.2 km
  • The Stores0.3 km
  • Recreation Ground0.3 km
  • Taunton School0.3 km