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.
COLLEGE ROAD, TA2 6LX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLLEGE ROAD, TA2 6LX.
554
28
£ 52,000 /yr
22%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Andrew's Church School
Staplegrove Church School
Wellsprings Primary School
North Town Academy
The Castle School
Priorswood Primary School
The Taunton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Greenway Motors Ltd0.1 km
- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- Welcome Staplegrove0.8 km
- Your Local0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Taunton Vale Sports Club Ltd0.5 km
- The Weir1.0 km
- Compass Disability Services0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: TA26LX · Data under Open Government Licence