TA2 6AQ is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Staplegrove 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 6AQ has the character of these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for TA2 6AQ are sourced from Output Area E00149150 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TA2 6AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TA2 6AQ.
263
46
£ 52,000 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 46, TA2 6AQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA2 6AQ. The average age is 46.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TA2 6AQ has low crime rates — 20 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.
school Local Schools
Staplegrove Church School
St Andrew's Church School
The Castle School
Wellsprings Primary School
North Town Academy
Priorswood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Greenway Motors Ltd0.4 km
- Morrisons Daily0.6 km
- Welcome Staplegrove0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Yallands Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Taunton Vale Sports Club Ltd0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Mega Sea Fish & Chips0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Taunton1.4 km
- Bridgwater14.4 km
Bus Stops
- The Firs0.0 km
- The Firs0.0 km
- Staplegrove Inn0.0 km
- Staplegrove Inn0.1 km
- Staplegrove Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: TA26AQ · Data under Open Government Licence