TA23 0AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Market Street, 0.1km from Watchet in Watchet. Administratively it sits within Watchet & Stogursey ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £60k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for TA23 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00149509 (shared with 48 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARKET STREET, TA23 0AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET STREET, TA23 0AW.
250
53
£ 35,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA23 0AW 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates TA23 0AW — age 53, 46% ownership, 52% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £60k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA23 0AW. 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
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
Flat
£ 60,000
1 sales · Mean £ 60,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TA23 0AW has low crime rates — 40 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.
school Local Schools
Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Radstock Co-operative Society0.7 km
- Sam's Deli0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Georgian House0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Esplanade Club0.2 km
- London Inn0.1 km
- The Bell Inn0.1 km
- The Royal British Legion0.0 km
- The Star Inn0.0 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Chives Cafe0.1 km
- East Quay Kitchen0.2 km
- Hellikers Tea Rooms0.1 km
- Little Vikings Childrens Centre1.0 km
- Phoenix Centre0.2 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative0.6 km
- Co-Operative Stores0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Andrews Fish and Chips0.7 km
- Golden Bowl0.6 km
- Pizza Time & Kebab House0.2 km
- The Mariners Chippie0.1 km
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Watchet Railway Station0.2 km
- Watchet Railway Station0.3 km
- Watchet (West Somerset Railway)0.3 km
- Watchet (West Somerset Railway)0.3 km
- Lorna Doone Caravan Park0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: TA230AW · Data under Open Government Licence