Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

COAL ORCHARD, TA1 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COAL ORCHARD, TA1 1AE.

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Population

176

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Avg Age

59

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

TA1 1AE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 59, 45% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £206k. Property prices are trending down 32.4% year-on-year.

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

TA1 1AE is an up-and-coming urban area on Coal Orchard, 0.0km from Coal Orchard in Taunton. Administratively it sits within Taunton East ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

TA1 1AE is an older retirement area, many residents well beyond working age. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. Residents here average 59 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 132 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £206k, down 32.4% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for TA1 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00166740 (shared with 93 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 TA1 1AE. The average age is 59.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.5%
Asian / British Asian15.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 220,000

32 sales · Mean £ 264,742

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around TA1 1AE is above average at 132 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 offences321
Anti-social behaviour108
Public order107
Shoplifting85
Criminal damage and arson47

school Local Schools

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North Town Academy

Good495 pupils0.4 km
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St James Church School

Good455 pupils0.6 km
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St Andrew's Church School

Good235 pupils0.7 km
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St George's Catholic School

Good222 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement460 pupils0.9 km
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Priorswood Primary School

Good165 pupils1.1 km
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The Castle School

Outstanding1199 pupils1.1 km
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Parkfield Primary School

Good424 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Rowe's Cornish Bakers0.8 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
  • Daily Needs Food & Wine0.3 km
  • Dough0.5 km
  • Kropka0.2 km
  • + 27 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

91 nearby
  • Corner House Hotel0.8 km
  • Tesco Family Dining0.8 km
  • The Weir0.7 km
  • Fireaway Pizza0.2 km
  • Bare Grills0.3 km
  • + 86 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • TESCO STORES LTD0.8 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Rom Market0.3 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.6 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • Yo! To Go!0.8 km
  • Blue Mango0.9 km
  • Boba Corner0.2 km
  • Crystal Kebabs0.2 km
  • Kerala Kitchen0.3 km
  • + 30 more
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Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • Hideout0.4 km
  • Kings Arms (also t/a 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger)0.4 km
  • Mackenzie's0.4 km
  • Mecca Bingo Ltd0.5 km
  • Pitcher & Piano0.5 km
  • + 18 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Taunton House Hotel0.6 km
  • The Great Western Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton0.6 km
  • Bridgwater14.5 km

Bus Stops

  • The Bridge0.2 km
  • The Bridge0.2 km
  • Flook House0.3 km
  • Flook House0.3 km
  • Kings Arms0.3 km