Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

COLLEGE ROAD, TA2 6LX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLLEGE ROAD, TA2 6LX.

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Population

554

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 52,000 /yr

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Employed

22%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

TA2 6LX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £500k, 61% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £500k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 4.1% year-on-year.

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

TA2 6LX is a safe, established residential area on College Road, 0.3km from Addison Grove in Taunton. Administratively it sits within Rowbarton & Staplegrove ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 28 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £500k, up 4.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA2 6LX are sourced from Output Area E00149151 (shared with 10 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 6LX. The average age is 27.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.1%
Asian / British Asian14.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.9%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

22%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age Profile: A notably young demographic. The local population leans heavily toward young adults in their early-to-mid twenties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 510,000

1 sales · Mean £ 510,000

Semi-Detached

£ 490,000

1 sales · Mean £ 490,000

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

TA2 6LX has low crime rates — 29 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.

Violence and sexual offences45
Anti-social behaviour21
Public order12
Criminal damage and arson8
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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St Andrew's Church School

Good235 pupils0.8 km
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Staplegrove Church School

Good204 pupils0.8 km
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Wellsprings Primary School

Good309 pupils1.0 km
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North Town Academy

Good495 pupils1.1 km
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The Castle School

Outstanding1199 pupils1.2 km
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Priorswood Primary School

Good165 pupils1.2 km
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The Taunton Academy

Requires Improvement811 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Greenway Motors Ltd0.1 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.9 km
  • Welcome Staplegrove0.8 km
  • Your Local0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Taunton Vale Sports Club Ltd0.5 km
  • The Weir1.0 km
  • Compass Disability Services0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Mega Sea Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • Blue Ocean0.7 km
  • Just Spice0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton1.1 km
  • Bridgwater14.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Stanway Close0.1 km
  • Stanway Close0.1 km
  • Taunton School0.3 km
  • Staplegrove Road0.3 km
  • Taunton School0.3 km