Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

RISDON ROAD, TA23 0HL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RISDON ROAD, TA23 0HL.

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Population

307

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 35,900 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA23 0HL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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8/10
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2/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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1/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

TA23 0HL is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 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. Property prices are trending up 10.8% year-on-year.

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

TA23 0HL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Risdon Road, 0.4km from Liddymore Farm in Watchet. Administratively it sits within Watchet & Stogursey ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TA23 0HL is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 31% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k, up 10.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA23 0HL are sourced from Output Area E00149506 (shared with 5 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 0HL. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 197,500

2 sales · Mean £ 197,500

Semi-Detached

£ 185,000

3 sales · Mean £ 206,833

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

TA23 0HL has low crime rates — 41 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 offences46
Anti-social behaviour10
Shoplifting10
Other theft6
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery

Requires Improvement197 pupils0.4 km
S

Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School

Requires Improvement363 pupils0.9 km
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St Peter's Church of England First School

Good120 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Radstock Co-operative Society0.4 km
  • Sam's Deli0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Georgian House0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Esplanade Club0.9 km
  • London Inn1.0 km
  • The Bell Inn1.0 km
  • The Royal British Legion1.0 km
  • The Star Inn1.0 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Chives Cafe0.9 km
  • East Quay Kitchen0.8 km
  • Hellikers Tea Rooms1.0 km
  • Little Vikings Childrens Centre0.4 km
  • Phoenix Centre0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative0.5 km
  • Co-Operative Stores0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Andrews Fish and Chips0.4 km
  • Golden Bowl0.5 km
  • Pizza Time & Kebab House0.8 km
  • The Mariners Chippie1.0 km

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • Stoate Close0.1 km
  • Woodland Road0.1 km
  • Churchill Way0.2 km
  • Risdon Road0.2 km
  • Maglands Road0.4 km