Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

ABBEY CLOSE, TA1 1AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBEY CLOSE, TA1 1AN.

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Population

254

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 46,300 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA1 1AN 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.

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3/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 72% social renting, TA1 1AN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 28-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 25.8% year-on-year.

home £135,750 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TA1 1AN is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Abbey Close, 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 1AN 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 28 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 72% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 25.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA1 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00186597 (shared with 3 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 1AN. 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

White / British94.1%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 117,000

17 sales · Mean £ 116,220

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

Crime around TA1 1AN is moderate at 73 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.

Violence and sexual offences105
Shoplifting72
Public order31
Anti-social behaviour27
Criminal damage and arson17

school Local Schools

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St James Church School

Good455 pupils0.6 km
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Priorswood Primary School

Good165 pupils0.7 km
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The Sky Academy

Inadequate75 pupils0.8 km
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St Andrew's Church School

Good235 pupils0.8 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement460 pupils1.1 km
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North Town Academy

Good495 pupils1.1 km
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St George's Catholic School

Good222 pupils1.2 km
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Selworthy Special School

Good183 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Rose Inn1.0 km
  • The Black Horse0.9 km
  • Zinc Bar & Club0.9 km
  • Perkin Warbeck1.0 km
  • Ring Of Bells0.7 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

46 nearby
  • Pink Garlic1.0 km
  • Western Power Distribution0.7 km
  • Fireaway Pizza0.9 km
  • Bare Grills1.0 km
  • Biddys Burger Bar0.9 km
  • + 41 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • ASDA STORES LTD (Supermarket)0.7 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.9 km
  • Rom Market0.8 km
  • Welcome Co-op Taunton0.9 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • Sea Bass Fish and Chips1.0 km
  • Boba Corner0.9 km
  • Crystal Kebabs0.8 km
  • Kerala Kitchen0.9 km
  • Pizza Hut0.9 km
  • + 26 more
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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Daily Needs Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Kropka0.9 km
  • Naturalife0.9 km
  • Spar0.8 km
  • Wilfs Old Workshop0.7 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

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 Lane0.4 km
  • Baldwin Road0.4 km
  • Baldwin Road0.4 km
  • Lambrook Road0.4 km