TA2 8DG is a mixed residential area on Venture Way, 0.5km from Priorswood in Taunton. Administratively it sits within Taunton North ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.
For families considering a move, TA2 8DG represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for TA2 8DG are sourced from Output Area E00149372 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VENTURE WAY, TA2 8DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VENTURE WAY, TA2 8DG.
473
43
£ 52,000 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA2 8DG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates TA2 8DG — age 43, 76% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (43) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA2 8DG. The average age is 42.6. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TA2 8DG is moderate at 59 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
The Sky Academy
Nerrols Primary School and Nursery
Priorswood Primary School
Selworthy Special School
Minerva Primary School
Lyngford Park Primary School
St James Church School
St Andrew's Church School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- The Phoenix Takeaway0.9 km
- Sea Bass Fish and Chips0.9 km
- Kings Fish&Chips0.9 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Halcon Stores0.9 km
- Dunelm0.9 km
- M J Rawlings Newsagent1.0 km
- One Stop0.7 km
- Somerset Bakehouse - Priorswood0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Rose Inn0.9 km
- The Somerset Inn1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Amphenol0.5 km
- Aramark Ltd0.6 km
- Little Red Cafe0.5 km
- Pink Garlic0.9 km
- Western Power Distribution0.0 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- ASDA STORES LTD (Supermarket)0.4 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Co-Operative Food0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Taunton1.1 km
- Bridgwater13.2 km
Bus Stops
- Western Power0.2 km
- Rowcliffes Garage0.3 km
- Rowcliffes Garage0.3 km
- Asda Superstore0.4 km
- Taunton Academy0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: TA28DG · Data under Open Government Licence