TA2 6DU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Lewis Road, 0.5km from Wellsprings in Taunton. Administratively it sits within Rowbarton & Staplegrove ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in TA2, TA2 6DU offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £470k.
Census 2021 statistics for TA2 6DU are sourced from Output Area E00149304 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEWIS ROAD, TA2 6DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEWIS ROAD, TA2 6DU.
297
50
£ 52,000 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA2 6DU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, TA2 6DU combines high owner-occupation (94%), strong property values (£470k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £470k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA2 6DU. The average age is 49.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 395,000
5 sales · Mean £ 415,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TA2 6DU has low crime rates — 18 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.
school Local Schools
Wellsprings Primary School
St Andrew's Church School
Priorswood Primary School
The Taunton Academy
Staplegrove Church School
The Sky Academy
Selworthy Special School
North Town Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Greenway Motors Ltd0.5 km
- Your Local0.5 km
- Wilfs Old Workshop0.9 km
- Costcutter0.9 km
- Lydia's Cakes0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Taunton Vale Sports Club Ltd0.4 km
- Compass Disability Services1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Blue Ocean0.5 km
- Ocean Fish Bar0.8 km
- Thousand Sunny Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Just Spice0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Operative Food0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Taunton1.1 km
- Bridgwater13.7 km
Bus Stops
- Turner Road0.1 km
- Turner Road0.1 km
- Clifford Avenue0.1 km
- Clifford Avenue0.1 km
- Peile Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TA26DU · Data under Open Government Licence