Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

BARN MEADS ROAD, TA21 9AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARN MEADS ROAD, TA21 9AP.

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Population

232

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Avg Age

60

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Avg Income

£ 47,200 /yr

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Employed

39%

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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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

TA21 9AP is a settled retirement community — average age 60, 86% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

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

TA21 9AP is a sought-after residential area on Barn Meads Road, 0.7km from Middle Green in Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton). Administratively it sits within Wellington ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TA21, TA21 9AP offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Average age 60 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for TA21 9AP are sourced from Output Area E00149362 (shared with 4 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 TA21 9AP. The average age is 60.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Terraced

£ 225,000

14 sales · Mean £ 222,535

Semi-Detached

£ 237,500

11 sales · Mean £ 235,347

Detached

£ 205,000

6 sales · Mean £ 213,666

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

TA21 9AP has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences9
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Wellesley Park Primary School

Good345 pupils0.2 km
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Court Fields School

Requires Improvement755 pupils1.2 km
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Beech Grove Primary School

Good303 pupils1.2 km
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St John's Church of England Primary School

Good205 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Brocks0.7 km
  • Jala News1.0 km
  • Sunseed0.9 km
  • The Blue Pantry1.0 km
  • The Cheese & Wine Shop0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Blue Mantle0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Cottage Inn0.8 km
  • Vintage Inn0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Cafe Licious0.9 km
  • New Canton Chinese Restaurant0.9 km
  • The Green Dragon0.9 km
  • Wellington Baptist Church0.9 km
  • Wellington Masonic Club0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Op0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Comely0.9 km
  • Greggs Plc1.0 km
  • Mr Scrumptious0.9 km
  • New Orient Hotfoods Take Away0.9 km
  • Pizza Palace & Burger Bar0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton10.4 km
  • Tiverton Parkway11.3 km
  • Honiton19.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Monument Close0.1 km
  • Hoyles Road0.1 km
  • John Grinter Way0.3 km
  • John Grinter Way0.3 km
  • Wellesley Park0.3 km