TA7 8HY is a safe, established residential area on Darkfield Way, 0.7km from Woolavington in Woolavington. Administratively it sits within Huntspill ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TA7 8HY is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for TA7 8HY are sourced from Output Area E00148490 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DARKFIELD WAY, TA7 8HY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DARKFIELD WAY, TA7 8HY.
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£ 43,000 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA7 8HY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 57% of tenure in TA7 8HY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA7 8HY. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TA7 8HY has low crime rates — 44 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.
school Local Schools
Woolavington Village Primary School
Kingsmoor Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Windmill Convenience Store0.1 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Think Fish0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bridgwater5.5 km
- Highbridge & Burnham6.5 km
- Glastonbury Bus15.7 km
Bus Stops
- Sedgemoor Way0.1 km
- Post Office0.1 km
- Knowle End0.1 km
- Knowle End0.1 km
- Sedgemoor Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TA78HY · Data under Open Government Licence