Is TA23 0TN a safe place to live?

Yes, TA23 0TN is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 25 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in TA23 0TN?

The average property price in TA23 0TN is currently around £185k.

What is the population of TA23 0TN?

The population for the TA23 0TN area is approximately 162 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

DONIFORD ORCHARD, TA23 0TN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DONIFORD ORCHARD, TA23 0TN.

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Population

162

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 35,900 /yr

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Employed

26%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10

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4/10

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1/10

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1/10

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4/10

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4/10

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1/10

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9/10

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6/10

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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 84% owner-occupation and an average age of 61, TA23 0TN is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

For families considering a move, TA23 0TN represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 61) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £185k.

Census 2021 statistics for TA23 0TN are sourced from Output Area E00149526 (shared with 13 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 0TN. The average age is 60.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

26%Active

FT: 13%

Unemployed: 2%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 177,500

2 sales · Mean £ 177,500

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

TA23 0TN has low crime rates — 25 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 offences7

Criminal damage and arson2

Public order2

Other theft1

school Local Schools

Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery

Requires Improvement197 pupils1.1 km

St Peter's Church of England First School

Good120 pupils1.5 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

Doniford Farm Park0.2 km
Doniford Holiday Village0.7 km

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

Doniford Farm0.2 km
Doniford Farm0.2 km
Haven Caravan Park0.2 km
Haven Caravan Park0.2 km
Doniford Beach (West Somerset Railway)0.4 km