TA23 0AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Swain Street, 0.1km from Watchet in Watchet. Administratively it sits within Watchet & Stogursey ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.
For renters and young professionals, TA23 0AB offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £202k, up 45.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TA23 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00149509 (shared with 48 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SWAIN STREET, TA23 0AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWAIN STREET, TA23 0AB.
250
53
£ 35,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA23 0AB 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.
Area Character
TA23 0AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 45.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA23 0AB. The average age is 53.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 240,000
1 sales · Mean £ 240,000
Detached
£ 165,000
1 sales · Mean £ 165,000
Flat
£ 136,000
1 sales · Mean £ 136,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TA23 0AB has low crime rates — 44 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.
school Local Schools
Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Radstock Co-operative Society0.5 km
- Sam's Deli0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Georgian House0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Esplanade Club0.1 km
- London Inn0.1 km
- The Bell Inn0.1 km
- The Royal British Legion0.1 km
- The Star Inn0.2 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Chives Cafe0.1 km
- East Quay Kitchen0.1 km
- Hellikers Tea Rooms0.1 km
- Little Vikings Childrens Centre0.8 km
- Phoenix Centre0.1 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative0.4 km
- Co-Operative Stores0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Andrews Fish and Chips0.5 km
- Golden Bowl0.4 km
- Pizza Time & Kebab House0.0 km
- The Mariners Chippie0.1 km
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Watchet Railway Station0.1 km
- Watchet Railway Station0.1 km
- Watchet (West Somerset Railway)0.1 km
- Watchet (West Somerset Railway)0.1 km
- Paper Mill0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TA230AB · Data under Open Government Licence