TA2 6AF is a safe, established residential area on Staplegrove Road, 0.4km from Frieze Hill in Taunton. Administratively it sits within Rowbarton & Staplegrove ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £254k.
Census 2021 statistics for TA2 6AF are sourced from Output Area E00149152 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STAPLEGROVE ROAD, TA2 6AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STAPLEGROVE ROAD, TA2 6AF.
325
34
£ 52,000 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA2 6AF 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 TA2 6AF — age 34, 72% ownership, 26% 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 6AF. The average age is 34.0. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 216,500
11 sales · Mean £ 221,772
Semi-Detached
£ 275,750
2 sales · Mean £ 275,750
Detached
£ 249,999
2 sales · Mean £ 249,999
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TA2 6AF has low crime rates — 26 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
St Andrew's Church School
The Castle School
North Town Academy
Wellsprings Primary School
Priorswood Primary School
Bishops Hull Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Greenway Motors Ltd0.4 km
- Morrisons Daily0.7 km
- Welcome Staplegrove0.8 km
- Your Local0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Yallands Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Taunton Vale Sports Club Ltd0.7 km
- The Weir0.9 km
- Compass Disability Services0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Mega Sea Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Blue Ocean0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Taunton1.2 km
- Bridgwater14.5 km
Bus Stops
- Taunton School0.1 km
- Taunton School0.1 km
- Matalan0.3 km
- Matalan0.3 km
- The Firs0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TA26AF · Data under Open Government Licence