TA21 8RE is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from Church Fields in Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton). Administratively it sits within Blackdown & Neroche ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.
For renters and young professionals, TA21 8RE offers 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. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for TA21 8RE are sourced from Output Area E00149332 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TA21 8RE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TA21 8RE.
317
43
£ 42,200 /yr
61%
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 8RE's 56% ownership and 43-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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA21 8RE. The average age is 42.8. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TA21 8RE is moderate at 74 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
St John's Church of England Primary School
Beech Grove Primary School
Wellesley Park Primary School
Court Fields School
Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School
Rockwell Green Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Brocks0.5 km
- Jala News0.3 km
- Olive and Rosy0.2 km
- Sunseed0.2 km
- The Blue Pantry0.3 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Blue Mantle0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Cottage Inn0.7 km
- The Iron Duke0.2 km
- Victoria Arms0.3 km
- Vintage Inn0.3 km
- The Pub0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Cafe Licious0.2 km
- New Canton Chinese Restaurant0.2 km
- Ruxstons0.1 km
- Tamarind Bay0.1 km
- The Green Dragon0.2 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Op0.3 km
- Asda0.2 km
- Waitrose0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Chic-o-Land0.3 km
- Comely0.5 km
- Dominoes Fish Bar0.3 km
- Greggs Plc0.3 km
- Jade Garden0.8 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Taunton9.9 km
- Tiverton Parkway11.7 km
Bus Stops
- Post Office0.1 km
- Post Office0.1 km
- St John the Baptist Church0.1 km
- St John the Baptist Church0.2 km
- Longforth Car Park0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TA218RE · Data under Open Government Licence