TA2 6AU is a safe, established residential area on Dowell Close, 0.4km from Rough Moor in Taunton. Administratively it sits within Rowbarton & Staplegrove ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.
For families considering a move, TA2 6AU represents 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. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £249k, up 9.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TA2 6AU are sourced from Output Area E00149150 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOWELL CLOSE, TA2 6AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWELL CLOSE, TA2 6AU.
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 6AU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 9.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA2 6AU. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 190,000
17 sales · Mean £ 207,029
Flat
£ 112,000
1 sales · Mean £ 112,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TA2 6AU 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.
school Local Schools
Staplegrove Church School
The Castle School
St Andrew's Church School
North Town Academy
Wellsprings Primary School
Bishops Hull Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Greenway Motors Ltd0.5 km
- Morrisons Daily0.5 km
- Welcome Staplegrove0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Yallands Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Taunton Vale Sports Club Ltd0.7 km
- The Brook1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Mega Sea Fish & Chips0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Taunton1.4 km
- Bridgwater14.6 km
Bus Stops
- Matalan0.1 km
- Matalan0.1 km
- The Firs0.2 km
- The Firs0.2 km
- Staplegrove Inn0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TA26AU · Data under Open Government Licence