Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

TA2 6AE House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

325

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 52,000 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA2 6AE 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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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

TA2 6AE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 72% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 6AE is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km 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.

TA2 6AE is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for TA2 6AE are sourced from Output Area E00149152 (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 6AE. The average age is 34.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.0%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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

TA2 6AE has low crime rates — 26 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 offences34
Anti-social behaviour15
Public order10
Criminal damage and arson6
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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Staplegrove Church School

Good204 pupils0.8 km
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St Andrew's Church School

Good235 pupils0.9 km
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The Castle School

Outstanding1199 pupils1.0 km
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North Town Academy

Good495 pupils1.0 km
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Wellsprings Primary School

Good309 pupils1.2 km
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Priorswood Primary School

Good165 pupils1.4 km
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Bishops Hull Primary School

Good226 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Greenway Motors Ltd0.3 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.8 km
  • Welcome Staplegrove0.8 km
  • Your Local0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Yallands Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Taunton Vale Sports Club Ltd0.7 km
  • The Weir0.9 km
  • Compass Disability Services0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Mega Sea Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • Just Spice1.0 km
  • Blue Ocean0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Kings Arms (also t/a 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger)1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton1.1 km
  • Bridgwater14.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Taunton School0.1 km
  • Taunton School0.1 km
  • Stanway Close0.3 km
  • Matalan0.3 km
  • Matalan0.3 km