Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

WHARF COTTAGES, TA21 0AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHARF COTTAGES, TA21 0AJ.

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Population

447

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 42,200 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA21 0AJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

TA21 0AJ is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

TA21 0AJ is a safe, established residential area on Wharf Cottages, 0.1km from Tone in Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton). Administratively it sits within Wellington ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for TA21 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00186607 (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 TA21 0AJ. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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

TA21 0AJ has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences22
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School

119 pupils1.0 km
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Rockwell Green Church of England Primary School

Good206 pupils1.3 km
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Beech Grove Primary School

Good303 pupils1.4 km
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Court Fields School

Requires Improvement755 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • One Stop0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Brazier Coffee Roasters - Cafe & Bakery0.4 km
  • Somerset Larder0.7 km
  • Stefanos' Food0.0 km
  • Wellington Rugby Football Club1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton10.8 km
  • Tiverton Parkway11.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Wellington Tile Centre0.0 km
  • Wellington Tile Centre0.1 km
  • Tonedale0.3 km
  • Tonedale0.4 km