Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

TA5 1EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TA5 1EA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

352

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 43,800 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 88% owner-occupation and an average age of 55, TA5 1EA is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

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

TA5 1EA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Kilve in Kilve. Administratively it sits within Watchet & Stogursey ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.

For serious buyers, TA5 1EA is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 55 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 88% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £308k.

Census 2021 statistics for TA5 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00149488 (shared with 16 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 TA5 1EA. The average age is 55.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 25%
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

Detached

£ 360,000

3 sales · Mean £ 370,000

Semi-Detached

£ 300,000

1 sales · Mean £ 300,000

Terraced

£ 272,000

1 sales · Mean £ 272,000

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

TA5 1EA has low crime rates — 22 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 offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Kilve Post Office Stores0.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Hood Arms0.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Chantry Cottage0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bridgwater17.0 km
  • Highbridge & Burnham17.8 km
  • Taunton19.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Hood Arms0.1 km
  • Hood Arms0.1 km