Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

TA24 7JW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TA24 7JW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

218

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 39,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

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.

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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

TA24 7JW is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 51 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

TA24 7JW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Withypool in Somerset West and Taunton. Administratively it sits within Dulverton & Exmoor ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for TA24 7JW are sourced from Output Area E00149441 (shared with 33 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 TA24 7JW. The average age is 51.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

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

TA24 7JW has low crime rates — 27 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 offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Kings Farm0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • The Village Shop0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Royal Oak Inn0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Withypool Tea Rooms0.4 km

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • Bridge Post Office0.3 km