Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

MORSE ROAD, TA2 6BU House Prices & Local Information

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

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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

TA2 6BU is a young, economically active community — 66% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. At £217k median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise. Property prices are trending up 7.4% year-on-year.

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

TA2 6BU 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 6BU is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 £217k, up 7.4% 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 6BU 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 6BU. 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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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 220,000

36 sales · Mean £ 214,179

Flat

£ 135,000

14 sales · Mean £ 133,017

Detached

£ 280,500

2 sales · Mean £ 280,500

Semi-Detached

£ 195,000

2 sales · Mean £ 195,000

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

TA2 6BU 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 pupils0.3 km
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Bishops Hull Primary School

Good226 pupils1.3 km
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Staplegrove Church School

Good204 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • The Southern Co-operative Ltd0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Skittles Coffee Shop0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton3.1 km
  • Bridgwater15.8 km
  • Tiverton Parkway19.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Fish and Chip Shop0.1 km
  • The Club0.1 km
  • Fish and Chip Shop0.2 km
  • The Club0.2 km
  • Church Path0.3 km