Is TA2 6AP a safe place to live?

Yes, TA2 6AP is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 15 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in TA2 6AP?

The average property price in TA2 6AP is currently around £667k.

What is the population of TA2 6AP?

The population for the TA2 6AP area is approximately 281 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

TA2 6AP House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

281

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 52,000 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA2 6AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10

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8/10

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4/10

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6/10

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1/10

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9/10

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4/10

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10/10

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7/10

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Area Character

TA2 6AP is a settled retirement community — average age 55, 93% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £667k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending up 46.9% year-on-year.

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

TA2 6AP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.3km from Staplegrove in Staplegrove. Administratively it sits within Rowbarton & Staplegrove ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TA2, TA2 6AP offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 55 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £667k, up 46.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA2 6AP are sourced from Output Area E00149160 (shared with 16 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 6AP. The average age is 55.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

38%Active

FT: 26%

Unemployed: 0%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 527,500

6 sales · Mean £ 562,166

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

TA2 6AP has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and possession of weapons. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences13

Possession of weapons4

Anti-social behaviour2

Bicycle theft2

Burglary2

school Local Schools

Staplegrove Church School

Good204 pupils0.5 km

Norton Fitzwarren Church School

Good293 pupils1.4 km

Wellsprings Primary School

Good309 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby

Greenway Motors Ltd0.9 km
Morrisons Daily0.7 km
Welcome Staplegrove0.2 km
BP Cross Keys SF Connect0.7 km

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

Yallands Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast0.6 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Taunton Vale Sports Club Ltd0.7 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby

Mega Sea Fish & Chips0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Taunton1.9 km
Bridgwater14.3 km

Bus Stops

Manor Road0.2 km
Westerkirk Gate0.3 km
Westerkirk Gate0.3 km
Lawn Road0.3 km
Lawn Road0.3 km