Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

CANAL VIEW, TA2 8BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANAL VIEW, TA2 8BF.

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Population

534

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 50,800 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

TA2 8BF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 22.9% year-on-year.

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

TA2 8BF is a safe, established residential area on Canal View, 0.2km from Bathpool in Monkton Heathfield. Administratively it sits within Monkton & North Curry ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

For families considering a move, TA2 8BF represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £234k, up 22.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA2 8BF are sourced from Output Area E00149384 (shared with 8 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 8BF. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 218,750

8 sales · Mean £ 222,125

Flat

£ 169,000

2 sales · Mean £ 169,000

Semi-Detached

£ 235,500

3 sales · Mean £ 241,833

Detached

£ 258,475

2 sales · Mean £ 258,475

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

TA2 8BF has low crime rates — 18 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 offences21
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order7
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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Heathfield Community School

Requires Improvement1433 pupils0.5 km
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West Monkton Church of England School

Good420 pupils0.7 km
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Nerrols Primary School and Nursery

175 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • New Mill0.5 km
  • The Merry Monk0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Hollywood Bowl Taunton0.8 km
  • Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd0.8 km
  • Odeon Cinema0.8 km
  • Somerset Masala0.8 km
  • Starbucks Coffee1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km
  • Co-Operative Stores0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton2.9 km
  • Bridgwater12.0 km

Bus Stops

  • The Forge0.1 km
  • The Forge0.1 km
  • Farriers Green0.2 km
  • Farriers Green0.2 km
  • Bishops Close0.3 km