Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

HIGHBANK, TA23 0DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHBANK, TA23 0DG.

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Population

311

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 35,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA23 0DG 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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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

TA23 0DG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 76% 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.

home £312,500 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TA23 0DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Highbank, 0.3km from Watchet in Watchet. Administratively it sits within Watchet & Stogursey ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.

For serious buyers, TA23 0DG is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. 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. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £312k.

Census 2021 statistics for TA23 0DG are sourced from Output Area E00149499 (shared with 11 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 TA23 0DG. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 289,950

3 sales · Mean £ 284,983

Detached

£ 280,000

1 sales · Mean £ 280,000

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

Crime around TA23 0DG is moderate at 54 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 offences64
Anti-social behaviour24
Public order18
Criminal damage and arson15
Shoplifting13

school Local Schools

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Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery

Requires Improvement197 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Radstock Co-operative Society0.4 km
  • Sam's Deli0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Georgian House0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Esplanade Club0.2 km
  • London Inn0.3 km
  • The Bell Inn0.3 km
  • The Royal British Legion0.3 km
  • The Star Inn0.4 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Chives Cafe0.2 km
  • East Quay Kitchen0.2 km
  • Hellikers Tea Rooms0.3 km
  • Little Vikings Childrens Centre0.6 km
  • Phoenix Centre0.1 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative0.3 km
  • Co-Operative Stores0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Andrews Fish and Chips0.4 km
  • Golden Bowl0.3 km
  • Pizza Time & Kebab House0.2 km
  • The Mariners Chippie0.3 km

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • Watchet Railway Station0.2 km
  • Watchet Railway Station0.2 km
  • Watchet (West Somerset Railway)0.2 km
  • Watchet (West Somerset Railway)0.2 km
  • Masonic Hall0.2 km