Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

ORCHARD COTTAGES, TA21 0BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD COTTAGES, TA21 0BJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

424

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 47,200 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TA21 0BJ — age 50, 86% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £400k 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

TA21 0BJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Orchard Cottages, 0.3km from Nynehead in Somerset West and Taunton. Administratively it sits within Upper Tone ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

For serious buyers, TA21 0BJ is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k.

Census 2021 statistics for TA21 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00149073 (shared with 22 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 0BJ. The average age is 49.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 470,000

5 sales · Mean £ 456,000

Semi-Detached

£ 500,000

2 sales · Mean £ 500,000

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

TA21 0BJ has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1

school Local Schools

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Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School

119 pupils1.1 km
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St John's Church of England Primary School

Good205 pupils1.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton9.2 km
  • Tiverton Parkway12.8 km

Bus Stops

  • The Old Quarry0.3 km
  • School0.3 km