Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

KEEPER CLOSE, TA1 1AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KEEPER CLOSE, TA1 1AX.

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Population

390

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 46,300 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA1 1AX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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3/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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10/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TA1 1AX — age 48, 79% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 26.1% year-on-year.

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

TA1 1AX is a mixed residential area on Keeper Close, 0.2km from Firepool in Taunton. Administratively it sits within Taunton North ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £185k, down 26.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA1 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00149276 (shared with 14 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 1AX. The average age is 48.1. 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 Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 221,354

85 sales · Mean £ 234,986

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

Crime around TA1 1AX is moderate at 74 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 offences187
Shoplifting70
Anti-social behaviour67
Public order60
Other theft29

school Local Schools

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St Andrew's Church School

Good235 pupils0.4 km
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Priorswood Primary School

Good165 pupils0.7 km
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St James Church School

Good455 pupils0.7 km
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North Town Academy

Good495 pupils0.7 km
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The Sky Academy

Inadequate75 pupils0.9 km
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St George's Catholic School

Good222 pupils1.1 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement460 pupils1.1 km
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Wellsprings Primary School

Good309 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

71 nearby
  • The Weir1.0 km
  • Block0.8 km
  • Costa0.9 km
  • Ga Yau Hong Kong Street Food0.8 km
  • KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken)0.9 km
  • + 66 more
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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Holland and Barrett0.9 km
  • Lesser Litter1.0 km
  • Savers Health & Beauty0.9 km
  • The Original Factory Shop0.9 km
  • Wilfs Old Workshop0.5 km
  • + 24 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Perkin Warbeck0.8 km
  • Ring Of Bells0.5 km
  • Hideout0.9 km
  • Kings Arms (also t/a 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger)0.6 km
  • Mackenzie's0.9 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Rom Market0.4 km
  • Welcome Co-op Taunton0.5 km
  • Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd0.3 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • Ocean Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Blue Ocean0.8 km
  • Boba Corner0.6 km
  • Crystal Kebabs0.4 km
  • Kerala Kitchen0.5 km
  • + 28 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Great Western Hotel0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton0.2 km
  • Bridgwater14.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Keepers Lane0.1 km
  • Keepers Lane0.1 km
  • Taunton Station South Side0.2 km
  • Taunton Rail Station0.2 km
  • Taunton Rail Station0.2 km