Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

TOWN MARSH, TA22 9DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOWN MARSH, TA22 9DS.

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

170

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Avg Age

62

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Avg Income

£ 39,800 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA22 9DS 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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10/10
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3/10
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1/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, TA22 9DS combines high owner-occupation (57%), strong property values (£487k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £487k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

TA22 9DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Town Marsh, 0.1km from Town Marsh in Dulverton. Administratively it sits within Dulverton & Exmoor ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.

For families considering a move, TA22 9DS represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 62) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £487k.

Census 2021 statistics for TA22 9DS are sourced from Output Area E00149435 (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 TA22 9DS. The average age is 61.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 345,000

1 sales · Mean £ 345,000

Detached

£ 630,000

1 sales · Mean £ 630,000

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

TA22 9DS has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order4

school Local Schools

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All Saints CofE VC Infants School

Good48 pupils0.4 km
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Dulverton Junior School

Requires Improvement57 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • R & N Fruit and Vegetables0.2 km
  • The Tantivy0.2 km
  • Simply Allsorts0.3 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Town Mills0.3 km
  • Wisteria Cottage0.0 km
  • Winsbere0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Copper Kettle0.2 km
  • Mad Hatters Tea Room0.3 km
  • Tongdam0.2 km
  • Woods Bar & Restaurant0.1 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Exmoor Fish and Chips0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Dulverton Club & Reading Room0.2 km
  • Dulverton Sports And Social Club0.3 km
  • The Bridge Inn Exmoor Ltd0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tiverton Parkway19.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Jury Road Garage0.1 km
  • Jury Road Garage0.1 km
  • Castlemoor0.3 km
  • Pickwicks0.3 km
  • Hanover House Police Station0.3 km