Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

TA2 8GR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TA2 8GR.

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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

No single demographic signal dominates TA2 8GR — age 37, 73% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

TA2 8GR is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Bathpool in Monkton Heathfield. Administratively it sits within Monkton & North Curry ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

For families considering a move, TA2 8GR represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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.

Census 2021 statistics for TA2 8GR 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 8GR. 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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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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

TA2 8GR 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 offences25
Anti-social behaviour11
Public order5
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 pupils0.6 km
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Nerrols Primary School and Nursery

175 pupils1.5 km
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Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School

Good279 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • New Mill0.6 km
  • The Merry Monk0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Hollywood Bowl Taunton0.9 km
  • Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd0.9 km
  • Odeon Cinema0.9 km
  • Somerset Masala0.9 km
  • Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
  • Co-Operative Stores0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton3.1 km
  • Bridgwater11.9 km

Bus Stops

  • The Forge0.1 km
  • The Forge0.1 km
  • Bishops Close0.2 km
  • Bishops Close0.2 km
  • Saffin Drive0.2 km