Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

HARBOUR ROAD, TA23 0AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARBOUR ROAD, TA23 0AQ.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

250

cake
Avg Age

53

payments
Avg Income

£ 35,900 /yr

work
Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

lightbulb

Index Insight: TA23 0AQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

shieldSafety
6/10
family_restroomFamily
2/10
favoriteHealth
1/10
workEmployment
4/10
diversity_3Diversity
5/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
directions_transitTransit
1/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
psychology

Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TA23 0AQ — age 53, 46% ownership, 52% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 19.9% year-on-year.

home £275,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TA23 0AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Harbour Road, 0.1km from Watchet in Watchet. Administratively it sits within Watchet & Stogursey ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.

For renters and young professionals, TA23 0AQ offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £275k, down 19.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA23 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00149509 (shared with 48 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA23 0AQ. The average age is 53.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
lightbulb

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

£ 275,000

3 sales · Mean £ 277,500

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

TA23 0AQ has low crime rates — 44 incidents 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 offences40
Anti-social behaviour20
Criminal damage and arson15
Public order15
Shoplifting13

school Local Schools

P

Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery

Requires Improvement197 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Radstock Co-operative Society0.5 km
  • Sam's Deli0.1 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Georgian House0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Esplanade Club0.1 km
  • London Inn0.2 km
  • The Bell Inn0.2 km
  • The Royal British Legion0.2 km
  • The Star Inn0.2 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Chives Cafe0.1 km
  • East Quay Kitchen0.1 km
  • Hellikers Tea Rooms0.2 km
  • Little Vikings Childrens Centre0.7 km
  • Phoenix Centre0.0 km
  • + 5 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative0.4 km
  • Co-Operative Stores0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Andrews Fish and Chips0.5 km
  • Golden Bowl0.4 km
  • Pizza Time & Kebab House0.1 km
  • The Mariners Chippie0.2 km

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • Watchet Railway Station0.1 km
  • Watchet Railway Station0.1 km
  • Watchet (West Somerset Railway)0.1 km
  • Watchet (West Somerset Railway)0.1 km
  • Masonic Hall0.3 km