Is TA4 1AY a safe place to live?

Yes, TA4 1AY is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 8 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in TA4 1AY?

The average property price in TA4 1AY is currently around £274k.

What is the population of TA4 1AY?

The population for the TA4 1AY area is approximately 304 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

TA4 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TA4 1AY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

304

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 47,200 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA4 1AY 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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6/10

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1/10

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7/10

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4/10

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5/10

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1/10

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7/10

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7/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TA4 1AY — age 49, 77% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £274k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 10.6% year-on-year.

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

TA4 1AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.3km from Oake in Somerset West and Taunton. Administratively it sits within Upper Tone ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £274k, up 10.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA4 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00149075 (shared with 11 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 1AY. The average age is 49.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%

Asian / British Asian0.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

48%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

£ 260,000

9 sales · Mean £ 285,722

Semi-Detached

£ 295,000

2 sales · Mean £ 295,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

TA4 1AY has low crime rates — 8 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 offences2

Anti-social behaviour1

Public order1

Burglary1

Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

Oake, Bradford and Nynehead VC Primary

Good106 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

The Orchard Inn0.5 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

Oake Manor Golf Club0.7 km
The Flower Tree0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Taunton7.5 km
Tiverton Parkway16.0 km
Bridgwater19.1 km

Bus Stops

Saxon Close0.1 km
Saxon Close0.1 km
Oake Primary School0.2 km
The Old Forge0.2 km
Hillcommon0.4 km