Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

BARR, TA4 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARR, TA4 1AE.

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Population

367

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /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: TA4 1AE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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9/10
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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

TA4 1AE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £975k, 62% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £975k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

TA4 1AE is a safe, established residential area on Barr, 0.1km from Barr in Taunton. Administratively it sits within Bishop's Hull & Taunton West ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £975k.

Census 2021 statistics for TA4 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00149038 (shared with 12 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 TA4 1AE. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.1%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean4.1%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 835,000

2 sales · Mean £ 835,000

Semi-Detached

£ 410,000

1 sales · Mean £ 410,000

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

TA4 1AE has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Norton Fitzwarren Church School

Good293 pupils1.1 km
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Bishops Hull Primary School

Good226 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • The Southern Co-operative Ltd0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Meryan House Hotel1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Old Inn1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Skittles Coffee Shop0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • The Golden Chip0.8 km
  • The Star Fish Bar0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton3.3 km
  • Bridgwater16.5 km
  • Tiverton Parkway18.6 km