Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

TA2 6AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TA2 6AW.

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

277

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TA2 6AW — age 45, 77% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £385k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

TA2 6AW is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Staplegrove in Taunton. Administratively it sits within Rowbarton & Staplegrove ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

For serious buyers, TA2 6AW is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £385k.

Census 2021 statistics for TA2 6AW are sourced from Output Area E00149162 (shared with 4 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 TA2 6AW. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.5%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 375,000

2 sales · Mean £ 375,000

Semi-Detached

£ 950,000

1 sales · Mean £ 950,000

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

TA2 6AW has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting35
Violence and sexual offences20
Other theft4
Possession of weapons4
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Staplegrove Church School

Good204 pupils0.4 km
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Norton Fitzwarren Church School

Good293 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.6 km
  • Welcome Staplegrove0.3 km
  • BP Cross Keys SF Connect0.5 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Yallands Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Taunton Vale Sports Club Ltd0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Mega Sea Fish & Chips0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton2.1 km
  • Bridgwater14.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Manor Road0.2 km
  • Cross Keys0.3 km
  • Westerkirk Gate0.4 km
  • Westerkirk Gate0.4 km
  • Cross Keys0.4 km