Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

FARTHINGS CLOSE, TA21 0BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARTHINGS CLOSE, TA21 0BT.

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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TA21 0BT spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

TA21 0BT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Farthings Close, 0.7km from Nynehead in Somerset West and Taunton. Administratively it sits within Upper Tone ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

For families considering a move, TA21 0BT represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £248k.

Census 2021 statistics for TA21 0BT 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 0BT. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 245,000

3 sales · Mean £ 270,000

Semi-Detached

£ 230,000

3 sales · Mean £ 245,000

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

TA21 0BT has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other crime1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton8.5 km
  • Tiverton Parkway13.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Farthings Close0.0 km
  • Village Hall0.1 km