Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

THE AVENUE, TA1 1EB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE AVENUE, TA1 1EB.

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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 1EB 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 1EB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

TA1 1EB is a mixed residential area on The Avenue, 0.3km from North Town in Taunton. Administratively it sits within Bishop's Hull & Taunton West ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

For serious buyers, TA1 1EB is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £425k.

Census 2021 statistics for TA1 1EB 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 1EB. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 425,000

1 sales · Mean £ 425,000

Detached

£ 385,000

2 sales · Mean £ 385,000

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

Crime around TA1 1EB is moderate at 82 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 offences165
Anti-social behaviour62
Public order62
Shoplifting58
Criminal damage and arson28

school Local Schools

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St Andrew's Church School

Good235 pupils0.4 km
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North Town Academy

Good495 pupils0.4 km
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The Castle School

Outstanding1199 pupils0.9 km
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Priorswood Primary School

Good165 pupils1.0 km
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Wellsprings Primary School

Good309 pupils1.2 km
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St James Church School

Good455 pupils1.3 km
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Parkfield Primary School

Good424 pupils1.4 km
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St George's Catholic School

Good222 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Greenway Motors Ltd0.7 km
  • Rowe's Cornish Bakers0.8 km
  • Daily Needs Food & Wine0.4 km
  • Kropka0.5 km
  • Naturalife0.6 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

45 nearby
  • Quantock Restaurant1.0 km
  • Tesco Family Dining0.8 km
  • The Weir0.4 km
  • Fireaway Pizza0.6 km
  • Bare Grills0.5 km
  • + 40 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • TESCO STORES LTD0.8 km
  • Rom Market0.4 km
  • Welcome Co-op Taunton0.4 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Yo! To Go!0.8 km
  • Blue Ocean0.7 km
  • Boba Corner0.5 km
  • Crystal Kebabs0.4 km
  • Kerala Kitchen0.4 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Hideout0.9 km
  • Kings Arms (also t/a 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger)0.3 km
  • Mackenzie's0.9 km
  • Mecca Bingo Ltd0.9 km
  • Pitcher & Piano1.0 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Great Western Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton0.5 km
  • Bridgwater14.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Maxwell Street0.2 km
  • Maxwell Street0.2 km
  • Richmond Road0.2 km
  • Richmond Road0.2 km
  • Recreation Ground0.3 km