Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

TA1 1DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TA1 1DB.

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Population

268

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Avg Age

43

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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 1DB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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6/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

TA1 1DB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 42% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

TA1 1DB is an active urban area located 0.2km from North Town in Taunton. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Bishop's Hull & Taunton West ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

This is residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 127 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for TA1 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00149209 (shared with 22 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 1DB. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.5%
Asian / British Asian12.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around TA1 1DB is above average at 127 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 offences249
Anti-social behaviour80
Public order74
Shoplifting69
Criminal damage and arson38

school Local Schools

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North Town Academy

Good495 pupils0.1 km
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St Andrew's Church School

Good235 pupils0.6 km
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The Castle School

Outstanding1199 pupils0.9 km
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St James Church School

Good455 pupils0.9 km
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St George's Catholic School

Good222 pupils0.9 km
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Parkfield Primary School

Good424 pupils1.1 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement460 pupils1.2 km
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Priorswood Primary School

Good165 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Rowe's Cornish Bakers0.6 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
  • Daily Needs Food & Wine0.1 km
  • Dough0.6 km
  • Kropka0.1 km
  • + 25 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

88 nearby
  • Corner House Hotel0.7 km
  • Quantock Restaurant1.0 km
  • Tesco Family Dining0.6 km
  • The Weir0.4 km
  • Fireaway Pizza0.2 km
  • + 83 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • TESCO STORES LTD0.6 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Rom Market0.2 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.7 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Yo! To Go!0.6 km
  • Blue Mango0.8 km
  • Boba Corner0.1 km
  • Crystal Kebabs0.2 km
  • Kerala Kitchen0.1 km
  • + 24 more
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Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Hideout0.5 km
  • Kings Arms (also t/a 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger)0.1 km
  • Mackenzie's0.4 km
  • Mecca Bingo Ltd0.5 km
  • Pitcher & Piano0.5 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Taunton House Hotel0.8 km
  • The Great Western Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton0.6 km
  • Bridgwater14.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Kings Arms0.0 km
  • Kings Arms0.0 km
  • Flook House0.1 km
  • Flook House0.1 km
  • The Bridge0.2 km