TA1 1DT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Higher Palmerston 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. 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £276k.
Census 2021 statistics for TA1 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00149223 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGHER PALMERSTON ROAD, TA1 1DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHER PALMERSTON ROAD, TA1 1DT.
275
48
£ 46,300 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA1 1DT 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
No single demographic signal dominates TA1 1DT — age 48, 77% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £276k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA1 1DT. 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
£ 334,000
2 sales · Mean £ 334,000
Terraced
£ 151,750
2 sales · Mean £ 151,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TA1 1DT has low crime rates — 44 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.
school Local Schools
St Andrew's Church School
North Town Academy
The Castle School
Staplegrove Church School
Priorswood Primary School
Wellsprings Primary School
Parkfield Primary School
St James Church School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Greenway Motors Ltd0.5 km
- Rowe's Cornish Bakers0.9 km
- Daily Needs Food & Wine0.7 km
- Kropka0.8 km
- Naturalife0.9 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Quantock Restaurant0.9 km
- Taunton Vale Sports Club Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco Family Dining0.9 km
- The Weir0.5 km
- Fireaway Pizza0.9 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- TESCO STORES LTD0.9 km
- Rom Market0.8 km
- Welcome Co-op Taunton0.7 km
- Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Yo! To Go!0.9 km
- Blue Ocean0.7 km
- Boba Corner0.8 km
- Crystal Kebabs0.8 km
- Kerala Kitchen0.7 km
- + 14 more
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, 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
- Taunton School0.3 km
- Taunton School0.3 km
- The Stores0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TA11DT · Data under Open Government Licence