TA3 5BY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 1.2km 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 5BY offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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: Average house prices are around £353k.
Census 2021 statistics for TA3 5BY are sourced from Output Area E00149120 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TA3 5BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TA3 5BY.
486
49
£ 52,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA3 5BY 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates TA3 5BY — age 49, 79% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA3 5BY. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 240,000
3 sales · Mean £ 253,333
Terraced
£ 327,500
1 sales · Mean £ 327,500
Detached
£ 482,500
4 sales · Mean £ 558,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TA3 5BY 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.
school Local Schools
Thurlbear Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Half Moon Inn0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Taunton4.8 km
- Bridgwater15.3 km
Bus Stops
- Village Hall0.1 km
- Village Hall0.1 km
- Stoke Street0.1 km
- Village Hall0.2 km
- Stoke Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TA35BY · Data under Open Government Licence