Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

MORSE ROAD, TA2 6BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MORSE ROAD, TA2 6BS.

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Population

326

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

66%

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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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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10/10
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8/10
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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

With 66% economic activity and an average age of 34, TA2 6BS is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. At £187k median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise. Property prices are trending up 15.3% year-on-year.

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

TA2 6BS is a sought-after residential area on Morse Road, 0.1km from Norton Fitzwarren in Norton Fitzwarren. Administratively it sits within Lydeard ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

For serious buyers, TA2 6BS is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 67% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £187k, up 15.3% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for TA2 6BS are sourced from Output Area E00186541 (shared with 7 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 6BS. The average age is 33.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.9%
Asian / British Asian4.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed8.3%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 140,000

19 sales · Mean £ 141,747

Semi-Detached

£ 226,000

2 sales · Mean £ 226,000

Terraced

£ 200,000

22 sales · Mean £ 205,954

Detached

£ 293,000

2 sales · Mean £ 293,000

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

TA2 6BS has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences45
Public order7
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft4
Other crime4

school Local Schools

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Norton Fitzwarren Church School

Good293 pupils0.4 km
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Bishops Hull Primary School

Good226 pupils1.4 km
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Staplegrove Church School

Good204 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • The Southern Co-operative Ltd0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Skittles Coffee Shop0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • The Golden Chip0.3 km
  • The Star Fish Bar0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton3.2 km
  • Bridgwater15.9 km
  • Tiverton Parkway19.1 km

Bus Stops

  • The Club0.1 km
  • The Club0.1 km
  • Fish and Chip Shop0.2 km
  • Fish and Chip Shop0.3 km
  • Manor Park0.3 km