Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

THE OLD WATER MILL, TA21 0DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE OLD WATER MILL, TA21 0DJ.

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Population

564

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 47,200 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA21 0DJ 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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8/10
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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. TA21 0DJ's 62% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £362k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 10.1% year-on-year.

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

TA21 0DJ is a safe, established residential area on The Old Water Mill, 0.1km from Westford, Lower in Rockwell Green. 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. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £362k, up 10.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA21 0DJ are sourced from Output Area E00149363 (shared with 17 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 0DJ. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 299,950

3 sales · Mean £ 319,983

Semi-Detached

£ 345,000

1 sales · Mean £ 345,000

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

TA21 0DJ has low crime rates — 26 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 offences26
Anti-social behaviour11
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Rockwell Green Church of England Primary School

Good206 pupils0.4 km
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Court Fields School

Requires Improvement755 pupils1.1 km
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Beech Grove Primary School

Good303 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Brocks0.6 km
  • M J Coate Butchers0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Rockwell Green War Memorial Institute0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Neptune Fish Bar0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tiverton Parkway10.0 km
  • Taunton11.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Greenway Road0.3 km
  • Greenway Road0.3 km
  • Oaken Ground0.5 km
  • Oaken Ground0.5 km