Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

FROBISHER WAY, TA2 6BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FROBISHER WAY, TA2 6BB.

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

248

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TA2 6BB — age 39, 36% ownership, 36% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

TA2 6BB is a safe, established residential area on Frobisher Way, 0.6km from Rough Moor in Taunton. Administratively it sits within Rowbarton & Staplegrove ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

Day-to-day life in TA2 6BB has the character of a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for TA2 6BB are sourced from Output Area E00149163 (shared with 20 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 6BB. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean4.6%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

TA2 6BB has low crime rates — 29 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.

Violence and sexual offences24
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order7
Shoplifting5
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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Staplegrove Church School

Good204 pupils0.3 km
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Bishops Hull Primary School

Good226 pupils1.1 km
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Norton Fitzwarren Church School

Good293 pupils1.1 km
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The Castle School

Outstanding1199 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.1 km
  • Welcome Staplegrove0.5 km
  • BP Cross Keys SF Connect0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Yallands Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Brook0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Mega Sea Fish & Chips0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton2.0 km
  • Bridgwater15.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Bindon Road0.1 km
  • Bindon Road0.1 km
  • Hudson Way0.2 km
  • Hudson Way0.2 km
  • Bindon Road0.2 km