The TA2 8JB postcode is in Somerset West and Taunton, Somerset postcode town, within South West, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | TA2 |
| Ward | Rowbarton & Staplegrove |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Taunton Rowbarton & Kingston |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Somerset West and Taunton |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Taunton |
| Police Force | Avon and Somerset |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Rowbarton & Staplegrove |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Taunton Deane |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 21187 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Rural white-collar workers / Ageing rural neighbourhoods / None, while the work-zone classification is Accessible countryside.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Tarr(0.49 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Taunton(3.32 mi)
The nearest airport is Rhoose Cardiff Airport(23.99 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston St Mary Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 5-11 | TA2 8JH (0.76 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of TA28JB is 516 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 43 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1460), Between 55 to 64 (1090), and Between 45 to 54 (1056).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 493 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 14.
Regarding education, 212 adults have Level 4, while 55 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (364), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (200).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (285), followed by No religion (194).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (104) followed by Small employers and own account workers (96), and Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (85).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (374), and 332 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1351) and Middle East and Asia (26).