TA2 6AT is a safe, established residential area on Fairwater Close, 0.3km from Frieze Hill in Taunton. Administratively it sits within Rowbarton & Staplegrove ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.
For families considering a move, TA2 6AT represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £233k, down 15.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TA2 6AT are sourced from Output Area E00149152 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FAIRWATER CLOSE, TA2 6AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRWATER CLOSE, TA2 6AT.
325
34
£ 52,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA2 6AT 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.
Area Character
TA2 6AT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 72% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 15.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA2 6AT. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 233,000
1 sales · Mean £ 233,000
Semi-Detached
£ 275,000
1 sales · Mean £ 275,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TA2 6AT has low crime rates — 42 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.
school Local Schools
Staplegrove Church School
The Castle School
St Andrew's Church School
North Town Academy
Wellsprings Primary School
Priorswood Primary School
Bishops Hull Primary School
Parkfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Greenway Motors Ltd0.4 km
- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- Welcome Staplegrove0.9 km
- Your Local0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Yallands Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Quantock Restaurant1.0 km
- Taunton Vale Sports Club Ltd0.8 km
- The Weir0.8 km
- Compass Disability Services0.7 km
- Maliha & Taj Bengali & Indian Restaurant (South Taunton Food Ltd)1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Mega Sea Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Just Spice0.9 km
- Blue Ocean0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Kings Arms (also t/a 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger)0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Welcome Co-op Taunton1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Taunton1.1 km
- Bridgwater14.5 km
Bus Stops
- Taunton School0.0 km
- Taunton School0.0 km
- Matalan0.3 km
- Matalan0.3 km
- The Firs0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: TA26AT · Data under Open Government Licence