TA21 8BD is a mixed residential area on Mantle Street, 0.6km from Rockwell Green in Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton). Administratively it sits within Wellington ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £220k, up 6.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TA21 8BD are sourced from Output Area E00149370 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MANTLE STREET, TA21 8BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANTLE STREET, TA21 8BD.
290
46
£ 42,200 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. TA21 8BD's 70% ownership and 46-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 6.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA21 8BD. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 202,250
4 sales · Mean £ 233,625
Terraced
£ 189,500
8 sales · Mean £ 186,968
Flat
£ 150,000
4 sales · Mean £ 150,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TA21 8BD is moderate at 65 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.
school Local Schools
Court Fields School
Beech Grove Primary School
Wellesley Park Primary School
Rockwell Green Church of England Primary School
St John's Church of England Primary School
Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Brocks0.9 km
- Brocks0.9 km
- Jala News0.4 km
- M J Coate Butchers1.0 km
- MFG Courtfields BP0.4 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Blue Mantle0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Cottage Inn0.2 km
- The Iron Duke0.5 km
- Victoria Arms0.5 km
- Vintage Inn0.4 km
- The Pub0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Cafe Licious0.5 km
- Cleve Hotel Ltd0.4 km
- New Canton Chinese Restaurant0.5 km
- Rockwell Green War Memorial Institute0.9 km
- Ruxstons0.6 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Op0.4 km
- Asda0.7 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Chic-o-Land0.5 km
- Comely0.2 km
- Dominoes Fish Bar0.5 km
- Greggs Plc0.4 km
- Jade Garden0.1 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Taunton10.6 km
- Tiverton Parkway11.0 km
Bus Stops
- St John Fisher Church0.0 km
- Champford Mews0.1 km
- Mantle Street Youth Centre0.3 km
- Courtfields School Entrance0.3 km
- Luson Surgery0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TA218BD · Data under Open Government Licence