TA5 1BA is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Merridge in Sedgemoor. Administratively it sits within Cannington ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in TA5, TA5 1BA offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Average house prices are around £400k.
Census 2021 statistics for TA5 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00148346 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TA5 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TA5 1BA.
362
50
£ 46,600 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA5 1BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
TA5 1BA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA5 1BA. The average age is 50.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 400,000
1 sales · Mean £ 400,000
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Taunton9.0 km
- Bridgwater10.3 km
- Highbridge & Burnham17.0 km
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Postcode Profile: TA51BA · Data under Open Government Licence