Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

CHEDDON ROAD, TA2 7BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHEDDON ROAD, TA2 7BX.

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Population

240

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 46,300 /yr

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Employed

66%

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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2/10
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1/10
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7/10
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10/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

TA2 7BX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 40% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

TA2 7BX is a mixed residential area on Cheddon Road, 0.3km from Lyngford in Taunton. Administratively it sits within Rowbarton & Staplegrove ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £110k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for TA2 7BX are sourced from Output Area E00149216 (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 7BX. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 51%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 50,000

1 sales · Mean £ 50,000

Terraced

£ 215,000

2 sales · Mean £ 215,000

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

Crime around TA2 7BX is moderate at 56 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 offences148
Anti-social behaviour61
Public order44
Shoplifting31
Criminal damage and arson25

school Local Schools

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Priorswood Primary School

Good165 pupils0.3 km
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St Andrew's Church School

Good235 pupils0.3 km
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The Sky Academy

Inadequate75 pupils0.7 km
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Wellsprings Primary School

Good309 pupils0.8 km
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North Town Academy

Good495 pupils1.0 km
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Selworthy Special School

Good183 pupils1.1 km
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St James Church School

Good455 pupils1.2 km
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The Taunton Academy

Requires Improvement811 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Greenway Motors Ltd0.9 km
  • Wilfs Old Workshop0.0 km
  • Daily Needs Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Kropka0.9 km
  • Naturalife1.0 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Ring Of Bells1.0 km
  • Kings Arms (also t/a 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger)0.8 km
  • The Black Horse0.9 km
  • Zinc Bar & Club1.0 km
  • Ale House0.5 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Ninkasi1.0 km
  • Fireaway Pizza1.0 km
  • Bare Grills0.9 km
  • Biddys Burger Bar0.8 km
  • Compass Disability Services0.6 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.2 km
  • Rom Market0.7 km
  • Welcome Co-op Taunton0.8 km
  • Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
  • Co-Operative Food0.4 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Ocean Fish Bar0.1 km
  • Blue Ocean0.4 km
  • Boba Corner0.9 km
  • Crystal Kebabs0.7 km
  • Kerala Kitchen0.8 km
  • + 15 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Great Western Hotel0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton0.3 km
  • Bridgwater13.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Rafa Club0.0 km
  • Belgrave Place0.1 km
  • St Andrews Road0.2 km
  • Gardeners Arms0.2 km
  • Denmark Inn0.2 km