Is TA2 6DE a safe place to live?

Yes, TA2 6DE is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 36 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in TA2 6DE?

The average property price in TA2 6DE is currently around £172k.

What is the population of TA2 6DE?

The population for the TA2 6DE area is approximately 573 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

GROVE GATE, TA2 6DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GROVE GATE, TA2 6DE.

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

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Population

573

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

56%

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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4/10

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4/10

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3/10

workEmployment

9/10

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7/10

paymentsAffluence

6/10

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9/10

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4/10

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7/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TA2 6DE spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 28.3% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TA2 6DE is a safe, established residential area on Grove Gate, 0.8km from Staplegrove in Taunton. Administratively it sits within Rowbarton & Staplegrove ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

The people who live in TA2 6DE are typical of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, energy and utilities. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £172k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 28.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA2 6DE are sourced from Output Area E00149161 (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 6DE. The average age is 33.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.2%

Asian / British Asian1.9%

Black / African / Caribbean1.6%

Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

56%Active

FT: 41%

Unemployed: 2%

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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 194,625

16 sales · Mean £ 190,109

Semi-Detached

£ 216,000

8 sales · Mean £ 225,000

Flat

£ 72,500

9 sales · Mean £ 89,127

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

TA2 6DE has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences55

Shoplifting35

Criminal damage and arson8

Public order8

Other theft7

school Local Schools

Staplegrove Church School

Good204 pupils0.5 km

Norton Fitzwarren Church School

Good293 pupils0.9 km

Bishops Hull Primary School

Good226 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby

Morrisons Daily0.6 km
Welcome Staplegrove0.4 km
BP Cross Keys SF Connect0.3 km

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

Yallands Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast0.4 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby

Mega Sea Fish & Chips0.6 km
The Golden Chip1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Taunton2.3 km
Bridgwater14.8 km

Bus Stops

Cross Keys0.1 km
Cross Keys0.2 km
Cross Keys0.3 km
Cross Keys0.3 km
Great Western Way0.3 km