Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

BAKERS LANE, TA21 8SX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BAKERS LANE, TA21 8SX.

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Population

271

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 42,200 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA21 8SX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 46% of tenure in TA21 8SX — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

TA21 8SX is a safe, established residential area on Bakers Lane, 0.5km from Church Fields in Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton). Administratively it sits within Blackdown & Neroche ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TA21 8SX is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £298k.

Census 2021 statistics for TA21 8SX are sourced from Output Area E00149331 (shared with 6 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 8SX. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 298,000

1 sales · Mean £ 298,000

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

TA21 8SX has low crime rates — 49 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 offences144
Anti-social behaviour38
Public order38
Shoplifting19
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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St John's Church of England Primary School

Good205 pupils0.3 km
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Wellesley Park Primary School

Good345 pupils0.8 km
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Beech Grove Primary School

Good303 pupils0.8 km
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Court Fields School

Requires Improvement755 pupils1.2 km
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Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School

119 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Brocks0.3 km
  • Jala News0.5 km
  • Olive and Rosy0.5 km
  • Sunseed0.4 km
  • The Blue Pantry0.5 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Blue Mantle0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Cottage Inn0.9 km
  • The Iron Duke0.5 km
  • Victoria Arms0.6 km
  • Vintage Inn0.5 km
  • The Pub0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Cafe Licious0.4 km
  • New Canton Chinese Restaurant0.4 km
  • Ruxstons0.4 km
  • Tamarind Bay0.4 km
  • The Green Dragon0.4 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-Op0.5 km
  • Asda0.5 km
  • Waitrose0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Chic-o-Land0.6 km
  • Comely0.7 km
  • Dominoes Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Greggs Plc0.5 km
  • Jade Garden1.0 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton9.7 km
  • Tiverton Parkway11.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Laburnum Road0.3 km
  • The Priory0.3 km
  • St John the Baptist Church0.3 km
  • St John the Baptist Church0.3 km
  • Beech Hill Stores0.4 km