Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

ASHLEIGH GARDENS, TA1 1BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHLEIGH GARDENS, TA1 1BZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

275

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 46,300 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA1 1BZ 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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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

TA1 1BZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 138.4% year-on-year.

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

TA1 1BZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Ashleigh Gardens, 0.4km from Addison Grove in Taunton. Administratively it sits within Bishop's Hull & Taunton West ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

For families considering a move, TA1 1BZ represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k, up 138.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA1 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00149223 (shared with 13 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 1BZ. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 327,000

2 sales · Mean £ 327,000

Flat

£ 130,000

3 sales · Mean £ 125,000

Terraced

£ 250,000

2 sales · Mean £ 250,000

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

TA1 1BZ has low crime rates — 46 incidents 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 offences95
Shoplifting52
Anti-social behaviour33
Public order33
Criminal damage and arson12

school Local Schools

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St Andrew's Church School

Good235 pupils0.5 km
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North Town Academy

Good495 pupils0.5 km
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The Castle School

Outstanding1199 pupils0.8 km
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Priorswood Primary School

Good165 pupils1.1 km
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Wellsprings Primary School

Good309 pupils1.2 km
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Staplegrove Church School

Good204 pupils1.3 km
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Parkfield Primary School

Good424 pupils1.4 km
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St James Church School

Good455 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Greenway Motors Ltd0.6 km
  • Rowe's Cornish Bakers0.9 km
  • Daily Needs Food & Wine0.6 km
  • Kropka0.6 km
  • Naturalife0.7 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • Quantock Restaurant0.9 km
  • Tesco Family Dining0.9 km
  • The Weir0.5 km
  • Fireaway Pizza0.7 km
  • Bare Grills0.6 km
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • TESCO STORES LTD0.9 km
  • Rom Market0.6 km
  • Welcome Co-op Taunton0.5 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Yo! To Go!0.9 km
  • Blue Ocean0.7 km
  • Boba Corner0.6 km
  • Crystal Kebabs0.6 km
  • Kerala Kitchen0.6 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Kings Arms (also t/a 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger)0.5 km
  • Mackenzie's1.0 km
  • The Black Horse0.6 km
  • Zinc Bar & Club0.7 km
  • Ring Of Bells1.0 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Great Western Hotel0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton0.6 km
  • Bridgwater14.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Richmond Road0.1 km
  • Richmond Road0.2 km
  • The Stores0.2 km
  • Recreation Ground0.2 km
  • Maxwell Street0.3 km