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.
DOWELL CLOSE, TA2 6BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWELL CLOSE, TA2 6BA.
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 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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
Staplegrove Church School
The Castle School
St Andrew's Church School
North Town Academy
Wellsprings Primary School
Bishops Hull Primary School
Priorswood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Greenway Motors Ltd0.4 km
- Morrisons Daily0.6 km
- Welcome Staplegrove0.6 km
- Your Local0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Yallands Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Taunton Vale Sports Club Ltd0.7 km
- The Weir1.0 km
- Compass Disability Services1.0 km
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
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Postcode Profile: TA26BA · Data under Open Government Licence