Is TA2 6AR a safe place to live?

Yes, TA2 6AR is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 8 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of TA2 6AR?

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

Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

MANOR DRIVE, TA2 6AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANOR DRIVE, TA2 6AR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (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 6AR 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

workEmployment

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

Average age 55, 93% owned. TA2 6AR is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. 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

TA2 6AR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Manor Drive, 0.1km from Staplegrove in Staplegrove. Administratively it sits within Rowbarton & Staplegrove ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An established, mature community with an average age of 55 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for TA2 6AR 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 6AR. 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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

TA2 6AR has low crime rates — 8 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 offences5

Criminal damage and arson3

Anti-social behaviour2

Possession of weapons2

Public order1

school Local Schools

Staplegrove Church School

Good204 pupils0.6 km

Wellsprings Primary School

Good309 pupils1.3 km

St Andrew's Church School

Good235 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby

Greenway Motors Ltd0.7 km
Morrisons Daily0.8 km
Welcome Staplegrove0.4 km
BP Cross Keys SF Connect1.0 km

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

Yallands Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast0.8 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Taunton Vale Sports Club Ltd0.4 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby

Mega Sea Fish & Chips0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Taunton1.7 km
Bridgwater14.1 km

Bus Stops

Lawn Road0.1 km
Lawn Road0.1 km
Westerkirk Gate0.4 km
Westerkirk Gate0.4 km
Manor Road0.4 km