Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

KEEPER CLOSE, TA1 1DY House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

258

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 46,300 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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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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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TA1 1DY spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 8.5% year-on-year.

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

TA1 1DY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Keeper Close, 0.2km from Firepool in Taunton. Administratively it sits within Rowbarton & Staplegrove ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £315k, down 8.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA1 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00186515 (shared with 40 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 1DY. The average age is 49.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.7%
Asian / British Asian10.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 279,999

15 sales · Mean £ 290,759

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

Crime around TA1 1DY is moderate at 75 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 offences161
Anti-social behaviour63
Public order56
Shoplifting47
Criminal damage and arson23

school Local Schools

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St Andrew's Church School

Good235 pupils0.5 km
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St James Church School

Good455 pupils0.7 km
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Priorswood Primary School

Good165 pupils0.7 km
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North Town Academy

Good495 pupils0.8 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 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

66 nearby
  • Western Power Distribution1.0 km
  • Block0.9 km
  • Costa0.9 km
  • Ga Yau Hong Kong Street Food0.9 km
  • KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken)0.9 km
  • + 61 more
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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Holland and Barrett0.9 km
  • Savers Health & Beauty0.9 km
  • The Original Factory Shop0.9 km
  • Wilfs Old Workshop0.5 km
  • Daily Needs Food & Wine0.6 km
  • + 20 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Perkin Warbeck0.9 km
  • Ring Of Bells0.5 km
  • Hideout0.9 km
  • Kings Arms (also t/a 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger)0.7 km
  • Mackenzie's0.9 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.3 km
  • Rom Market0.4 km
  • Welcome Co-op Taunton0.6 km
  • Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Great Western Hotel0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton0.3 km
  • Bridgwater14.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Keepers Lane0.0 km
  • Keepers Lane0.0 km
  • Taunton Station South Side0.3 km
  • Gardeners Arms0.3 km
  • Taunton Rail Station0.3 km