Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

TA3 5DN House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

402

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 49,700 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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9/10
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6/10
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1/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 72% owner-occupation and average age 47, TA3 5DN 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 5DN is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km from Henlade in Ruishton. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Blackdown & Neroche ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

Within the TA3 district, this postcode is characterised by a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for TA3 5DN are sourced from Output Area E00149146 (shared with 16 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 5DN. The average age is 46.9. 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 Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

TA3 5DN has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson4
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences2

school Local Schools

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Ruishton Church of England School

Good201 pupils0.9 km
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Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School

Good279 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Ivy House Social Club0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Henlade Post Office Stores0.3 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • New Barn Cottage B&B0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton4.8 km
  • Bridgwater13.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Falcon Hotel0.4 km