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.
CHEDDON ROAD, TA2 7BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHEDDON ROAD, TA2 7BX.
240
39
£ 46,300 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Priorswood Primary School
St Andrew's Church School
The Sky Academy
Wellsprings Primary School
North Town Academy
Selworthy Special School
St James Church School
The Taunton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: TA27BX · Data under Open Government Licence