TA2 7TG is a safe, established residential area on Massingham Park, 0.4km from Obridge in Taunton. Administratively it sits within Taunton North ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.
For renters and young professionals, TA2 7TG offers 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. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £191k, up 7.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TA2 7TG are sourced from Output Area E00166748 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MASSINGHAM PARK, TA2 7TG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MASSINGHAM PARK, TA2 7TG.
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31
£ 46,300 /yr
62%
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
No single demographic signal dominates TA2 7TG — age 31, 24% ownership, 58% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 7.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA2 7TG. The average age is 30.8. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 254,250
12 sales · Mean £ 250,666
Flat
£ 108,250
20 sales · Mean £ 110,925
Detached
£ 191,000
1 sales · Mean £ 191,000
Terraced
£ 186,000
2 sales · Mean £ 186,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TA2 7TG has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Sky Academy
Priorswood Primary School
Selworthy Special School
St James Church School
St Andrew's Church School
Lyngford Park Primary School
Nerrols Primary School and Nursery
Minerva Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Amphenol0.8 km
- Aramark Ltd0.9 km
- Little Red Cafe0.8 km
- Western Power Distribution0.4 km
- Starbucks0.6 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- ASDA STORES LTD (Supermarket)0.6 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Co-Operative Food0.9 km
- Co-Operative Food0.8 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Wilfs Old Workshop0.7 km
- Dunelm0.7 km
- Lydia's Cakes1.0 km
- M J Rawlings Newsagent0.8 km
- One Stop0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Ocean Fish Bar0.7 km
- Kings Fish&Chips0.8 km
- Thousand Sunny Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Best Istanbul Grill Limited1.0 km
- Chefs Kitchen Noodle Bar1.0 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Somerset Inn1.0 km
- The Waggon0.9 km
- Ale House1.0 km
- The Plough Inn1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Great Western Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Taunton0.8 km
- Bridgwater13.4 km
Bus Stops
- Taunton Academy0.2 km
- Taunton Academy0.2 km
- Rowcliffes Garage0.4 km
- Obridge Link0.4 km
- Rowcliffes Garage0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: TA27TG · Data under Open Government Licence