Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

NEW ROAD, TA3 5BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW ROAD, TA3 5BE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

162

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 52,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 50, TA3 5BE has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

TA3 5BE is a mixed residential area on New Road, 0.4km from Whitty in Somerset West and Taunton. Administratively it sits within Blackdown & Neroche ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for TA3 5BE are sourced from Output Area E00149119 (shared with 19 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 TA3 5BE. The average age is 49.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Greyhound0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton8.3 km
  • Bridgwater18.8 km