Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

DOWELL CLOSE, TA2 6BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWELL CLOSE, TA2 6BA.

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Population

325

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 52,000 /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: TA2 6BA 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.

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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TA2 6BA spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 13.0% year-on-year.

home £268,125 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TA2 6BA is a safe, established residential area on Dowell Close, 0.5km from Rough Moor in Taunton. Administratively it sits within Rowbarton & Staplegrove ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

For families considering a move, TA2 6BA represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £268k, up 13.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA2 6BA are sourced from Output Area E00149152 (shared with 10 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 6BA. 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

White / British90.0%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 280,000

7 sales · Mean £ 299,142

Detached

£ 252,500

2 sales · Mean £ 252,500

Terraced

£ 195,000

2 sales · Mean £ 195,000

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

TA2 6BA has low crime rates — 21 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 offences20
Anti-social behaviour11
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson5
Shoplifting2

school Local Schools

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Staplegrove Church School

Good204 pupils0.6 km
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The Castle School

Outstanding1199 pupils1.1 km
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St Andrew's Church School

Good235 pupils1.1 km
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North Town Academy

Good495 pupils1.2 km
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Wellsprings Primary School

Good309 pupils1.3 km
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Bishops Hull Primary School

Good226 pupils1.5 km
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Priorswood Primary School

Good165 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Greenway Motors Ltd0.4 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.6 km
  • Welcome Staplegrove0.6 km
  • Your Local0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Yallands Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Taunton Vale Sports Club Ltd0.7 km
  • The Weir1.0 km
  • Compass Disability Services1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Mega Sea Fish & Chips0.6 km
  • Blue Ocean1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton1.3 km
  • Bridgwater14.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Matalan0.2 km
  • Matalan0.2 km
  • The Firs0.2 km
  • The Firs0.2 km
  • Staplegrove Inn0.2 km