Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

TA2 6AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TA2 6AD.

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Population

554

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 52,000 /yr

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Employed

22%

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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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
workEmployment
3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TA2 6AD — age 28, 61% ownership, 33% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

TA2 6AD is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Addison Grove in Taunton. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Rowbarton & Staplegrove ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

Day-to-day life in TA2 6AD has the character of a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of just 28, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for TA2 6AD are sourced from Output Area E00149151 (shared with 10 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 TA2 6AD. The average age is 27.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.1%
Asian / British Asian14.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.9%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

22%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age Profile: A notably young demographic. The local population leans heavily toward young adults in their early-to-mid twenties.

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

TA2 6AD has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting54
Violence and sexual offences52
Anti-social behaviour24
Public order14
Criminal damage and arson8

school Local Schools

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St Andrew's Church School

Good235 pupils0.8 km
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Staplegrove Church School

Good204 pupils0.9 km
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North Town Academy

Good495 pupils1.0 km
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The Castle School

Outstanding1199 pupils1.1 km
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Wellsprings Primary School

Good309 pupils1.1 km
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Priorswood Primary School

Good165 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Greenway Motors Ltd0.2 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.9 km
  • Welcome Staplegrove0.9 km
  • Your Local0.6 km
  • Wilfs Old Workshop1.0 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Taunton Vale Sports Club Ltd0.6 km
  • The Weir0.9 km
  • Compass Disability Services0.7 km
  • Efes1.0 km
  • Maliha & Taj Bengali & Indian Restaurant (South Taunton Food Ltd)1.0 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Mega Sea Fish & Chips1.0 km
  • Blue Ocean0.7 km
  • Ocean Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Best Istanbul Grill Limited1.0 km
  • Chefs Kitchen Noodle Bar1.0 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Kings Arms (also t/a 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger)0.9 km
  • Ale House1.0 km
  • The Plough Inn1.0 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Rom Market1.0 km
  • Welcome Co-op Taunton1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Great Western Hotel1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton1.0 km
  • Bridgwater14.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Taunton School0.2 km
  • Taunton School0.2 km
  • Stanway Close0.2 km
  • Stanway Close0.2 km
  • Greenway Recreation Ground0.3 km