TA2 6AB is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km from Rough Moor in Taunton. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Rowbarton & Staplegrove ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.
Within the TA2 district, this postcode is characterised by a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for TA2 6AB are sourced from Output Area E00149163 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TA2 6AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TA2 6AB.
248
39
£ 50,600 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates TA2 6AB — age 39, 36% ownership, 36% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA2 6AB. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TA2 6AB has low crime rates — 37 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
Staplegrove Church School
Norton Fitzwarren Church School
Bishops Hull Primary School
The Castle School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.3 km
- Welcome Staplegrove0.5 km
- BP Cross Keys SF Connect0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Yallands Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The Brook0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Mega Sea Fish & Chips0.3 km
- The Golden Chip0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Taunton2.1 km
- Bridgwater15.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bindon Road0.1 km
- Bindon Road0.1 km
- Bindon Road0.1 km
- Bindon Road0.1 km
- Hudson Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TA26AB · Data under Open Government Licence