Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

GROVE GATE, TA2 6DF House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

573

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Avg Age

33

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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
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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 6DF 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 10.9% year-on-year.

home £236,966 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TA2 6DF 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.

This is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £236k, down 10.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA2 6DF 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 6DF. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 213,500

36 sales · Mean £ 213,287

Semi-Detached

£ 231,250

22 sales · Mean £ 236,659

Detached

£ 260,000

3 sales · Mean £ 257,666

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

TA2 6DF has low crime rates — 33 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 offences48
Shoplifting39
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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Staplegrove Church School

Good204 pupils0.3 km
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Norton Fitzwarren Church School

Good293 pupils1.0 km
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Bishops Hull Primary School

Good226 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.4 km
  • Welcome Staplegrove0.4 km
  • BP Cross Keys SF Connect0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Brook0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Mega Sea Fish & Chips0.5 km
  • The Golden Chip0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton2.2 km
  • Bridgwater14.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Bindon Road0.3 km
  • Bindon Road0.3 km
  • Cross Keys0.3 km
  • Great Western Way0.3 km
  • Great Western Way0.3 km