Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

DODINGTON, TA5 1LE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DODINGTON, TA5 1LE.

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Population

402

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 43,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. TA5 1LE's low deprivation rank, 61% ownership, and £921k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

TA5 1LE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dodington, 0.6km from Dodington in Somerset West and Taunton. Administratively it sits within Watchet & Stogursey ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: Prices average £921k.

Census 2021 statistics for TA5 1LE are sourced from Output Area E00149487 (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 1LE. The average age is 49.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 921,000

3 sales · Mean £ 754,000

school Local Schools

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Nether Stowey Church of England Primary School

Good170 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Castle Of Comfort0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bridgwater13.8 km
  • Taunton15.5 km
  • Highbridge & Burnham16.4 km