Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

RADLET CLOSE, TA2 8ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RADLET CLOSE, TA2 8ED.

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Population

276

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 37,900 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA2 8ED falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 41, TA2 8ED has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

TA2 8ED is a safe, established residential area on Radlet Close, 0.2km from Priorswood in Taunton. Administratively it sits within Taunton North ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

For families considering a move, TA2 8ED represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k.

Census 2021 statistics for TA2 8ED are sourced from Output Area E00149261 (shared with 6 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 8ED. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
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

£ 185,000

6 sales · Mean £ 181,833

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

TA2 8ED has low crime rates — 45 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 offences93
Anti-social behaviour38
Public order31
Other theft21
Shoplifting15

school Local Schools

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The Sky Academy

Inadequate75 pupils0.4 km
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Selworthy Special School

Good183 pupils0.4 km
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Lyngford Park Primary School

Good289 pupils0.5 km
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Nerrols Primary School and Nursery

175 pupils0.5 km
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Priorswood Primary School

Good165 pupils0.8 km
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The Taunton Academy

Requires Improvement811 pupils1.1 km
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Wellsprings Primary School

Good309 pupils1.2 km
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St Andrew's Church School

Good235 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Amphenol0.5 km
  • Little Red Cafe0.6 km
  • Western Power Distribution0.5 km
  • The Obridge0.5 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • ASDA STORES LTD (Supermarket)0.9 km
  • Co-Operative Food0.9 km
  • Co-Operative Food0.5 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Lydia's Cakes0.9 km
  • M J Rawlings Newsagent0.5 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • Pyrland Farm Shop1.0 km
  • Reader's Milk Station1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Waggon0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Kings Fish&Chips0.5 km
  • Thousand Sunny Chinese Takeaway0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton1.3 km
  • Bridgwater12.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Radlett Close0.1 km
  • Horner Road0.1 km
  • Radlett Close0.1 km
  • Horner Road0.1 km
  • Blackmoor Road0.1 km