Is TA3 5DR a safe place to live?

Yes, TA3 5DR is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 41 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in TA3 5DR?

The average property price in TA3 5DR is currently around £485k.

What is the population of TA3 5DR?

The population for the TA3 5DR area is approximately 265 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

ST MICHAEL CLOSE, TA3 5DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MICHAEL CLOSE, TA3 5DR.

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Population

265

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 49,700 /yr

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Employed

40%

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.

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3/10

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7/10

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3/10

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4/10

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2/10

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6/10

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3/10

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10/10

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10/10

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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, TA3 5DR combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£485k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £485k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 28.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TA3 5DR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on St Michael Close, 0.4km from North End in Creech St Michael. Administratively it sits within Monkton & North Curry ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TA3, TA3 5DR offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 90% 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £485k, down 28.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA3 5DR are sourced from Output Area E00149139 (shared with 14 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 5DR. The average age is 53.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

40%Active

FT: 26%

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

£ 485,000

4 sales · Mean £ 511,250

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

TA3 5DR has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences50

Anti-social behaviour8

Criminal damage and arson6

Public order4

Shoplifting4

school Local Schools

Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School

Good279 pupils0.3 km

Ruishton Church of England School

Good201 pupils1.3 km

West Monkton Church of England School

Good420 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Central Stores0.1 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

The Bell Inn0.1 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

Creech St Michael Village Hall0.3 km
Life Cafe0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Taunton4.5 km
Bridgwater11.6 km

Bus Stops

The Stores0.1 km
The Stores0.1 km
Arundells Way0.1 km
West View0.2 km
Paddock Close0.3 km