TA5 1BQ is a safe, established residential area on Victoria Way, 0.4km from Bush in Spaxton. Administratively it sits within Cannington ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.
For families considering a move, TA5 1BQ represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k.
Census 2021 statistics for TA5 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00148344 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA WAY, TA5 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA WAY, TA5 1BQ.
332
45
£ 46,600 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 45, TA5 1BQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA5 1BQ. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 200,000
5 sales · Mean £ 212,500
Detached
£ 257,000
1 sales · Mean £ 257,000
Terraced
£ 179,950
3 sales · Mean £ 191,633
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)
TA5 1BQ has low crime rates — 0 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.
school Local Schools
Spaxton CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Spaxton Community Stores0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Rainbow Cafe0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bridgwater8.7 km
- Taunton11.1 km
- Highbridge & Burnham14.5 km
Bus Stops
- Stowey Cottage0.1 km
- Stowey Cottage0.1 km
- Demand Responsive Area0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: TA51BQ · Data under Open Government Licence