Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

TA3 5BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TA3 5BX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

486

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 52,500 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA3 5BX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

TA3 5BX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £455k, 79% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £455k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 12.1% year-on-year.

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

TA3 5BX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 1.1km from Thurlbear in Stoke St Mary. Administratively it sits within Blackdown & Neroche ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TA3, TA3 5BX offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £455k, down 12.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA3 5BX are sourced from Output Area E00149120 (shared with 21 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 5BX. The average age is 49.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 477,500

8 sales · Mean £ 512,500

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

TA3 5BX has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences7
Burglary5
Other crime1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Thurlbear Church of England Primary School

Good202 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Half Moon Inn0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton4.9 km
  • Bridgwater15.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Village Hall0.1 km
  • Village Hall0.2 km
  • Village Hall0.2 km
  • Village Hall0.2 km
  • Stoke Street0.3 km