Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

HIGHER COTTAGES, TA4 1DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHER COTTAGES, TA4 1DY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-07 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

304

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Avg Age

49

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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 1DY 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 1DY — age 49, 77% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £316k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 12.6% year-on-year.

home £316,750 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TA4 1DY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Higher Cottages, 0.7km from Webb Hill in Somerset West and Taunton. Administratively it sits within Upper Tone ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

For serious buyers, TA4 1DY is 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £316k, down 12.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA4 1DY 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 1DY. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 316,750

2 sales · Mean £ 316,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)

TA4 1DY has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft1

school Local Schools

P

Oake, Bradford and Nynehead VC Primary

Good106 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Orchard Inn0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Flower Tree0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton8.4 km
  • Tiverton Parkway15.6 km
  • Bridgwater19.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Blagroves0.0 km
  • Blagroves0.1 km