TA1 1AL is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.3km from Firepool in Taunton. Administratively it sits within Taunton North ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TA1 1AL is these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 28) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 72% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for TA1 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00186597 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TA1 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TA1 1AL.
254
28
£ 46,300 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA1 1AL 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
TA1 1AL has a significant social housing presence — 72% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 28-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA1 1AL. The average age is 28.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TA1 1AL is moderate at 65 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St James Church School
Priorswood Primary School
St Andrew's Church School
The Sky Academy
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
North Town Academy
St George's Catholic School
Selworthy Special School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Rose Inn1.0 km
- Kings Arms (also t/a 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger)1.0 km
- The Black Horse0.9 km
- Zinc Bar & Club0.9 km
- Perkin Warbeck1.0 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
57 nearby- Pink Garlic1.0 km
- Western Power Distribution0.7 km
- Fireaway Pizza0.9 km
- Bare Grills0.9 km
- Biddys Burger Bar0.9 km
- + 52 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- ASDA STORES LTD (Supermarket)0.7 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.9 km
- Rom Market0.7 km
- Welcome Co-op Taunton0.9 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Sea Bass Fish and Chips1.0 km
- Boba Corner0.9 km
- Crystal Kebabs0.8 km
- Kerala Kitchen0.8 km
- Pizza Hut0.8 km
- + 27 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Daily Needs Food & Wine0.8 km
- Kropka0.9 km
- Naturalife0.9 km
- Spar0.8 km
- Holland and Barrett1.0 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Great Western Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Taunton0.6 km
- Bridgwater13.8 km
Bus Stops
- Keepers Lane0.3 km
- Keepers Lane0.3 km
- Baldwin Road0.4 km
- Baldwin Road0.4 km
- Lambrook Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: TA11AL · Data under Open Government Licence