TA23 0BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Decumans Road, 0.4km from Watchet in Watchet. Administratively it sits within Watchet & Stogursey ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k.
Census 2021 statistics for TA23 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00149501 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST DECUMANS ROAD, TA23 0BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST DECUMANS ROAD, TA23 0BX.
308
45
£ 35,900 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA23 0BX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
TA23 0BX is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA23 0BX. The average age is 45.5. 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
Flat
£ 190,000
7 sales · Mean £ 169,285
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TA23 0BX has low crime rates — 43 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
Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School
St Peter's Church of England First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Radstock Co-operative Society0.4 km
- Sam's Deli0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Snailholt Farm0.9 km
- The Georgian House0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Esplanade Club0.4 km
- London Inn0.4 km
- The Bell Inn0.4 km
- The Royal British Legion0.4 km
- The Star Inn0.4 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Chives Cafe0.3 km
- East Quay Kitchen0.3 km
- Hellikers Tea Rooms0.4 km
- Little Vikings Childrens Centre0.6 km
- Phoenix Centre0.4 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative0.3 km
- Co-Operative Stores0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Andrews Fish and Chips0.4 km
- Golden Bowl0.3 km
- Pizza Time & Kebab House0.3 km
- The Mariners Chippie0.4 km
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Paper Mill0.1 km
- Paper Mill0.1 km
- Masonic Hall0.2 km
- Masonic Hall0.2 km
- Watchet (West Somerset Railway)0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TA230BX · Data under Open Government Licence