Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

CHURCH DRIVE, TA21 9LZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH DRIVE, TA21 9LZ.

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Population

333

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 47,200 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

TA21 9LZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 11.4% year-on-year.

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

TA21 9LZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Church Drive, 1.0km from Silver Street in Somerset West and Taunton. Administratively it sits within Upper Tone ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TA21, TA21 9LZ offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £406k, down 11.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA21 9LZ are sourced from Output Area E00149112 (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 TA21 9LZ. The average age is 49.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
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

Detached

£ 350,000

13 sales · Mean £ 351,384

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

TA21 9LZ has low crime rates — 11 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 offences4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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West Buckland Primary School

Good115 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Blackdown Garden Centre - Blue Diamond Restaurant1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton7.4 km
  • Tiverton Parkway14.4 km

Bus Stops

  • West Buckland War Memorial0.1 km
  • West Buckland War Memorial0.1 km
  • County Primary School0.2 km
  • County Primary School0.2 km