Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

STATION ROAD, TA2 6BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION ROAD, TA2 6BW.

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Population

326

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

66%

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

High employment, young population. TA2 6BW combines 66% economic activity with a 34-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. At £165k median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise.

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

TA2 6BW is a sought-after residential area on Station Road, 0.2km from Norton Fitzwarren in Norton Fitzwarren. Administratively it sits within Lydeard ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

For serious buyers, TA2 6BW is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 67% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 1.5% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for TA2 6BW are sourced from Output Area E00186541 (shared with 7 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 6BW. The average age is 33.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.9%
Asian / British Asian4.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed8.3%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 125,000

33 sales · Mean £ 126,166

Semi-Detached

£ 235,000

1 sales · Mean £ 235,000

Terraced

£ 186,125

10 sales · Mean £ 205,775

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

TA2 6BW has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences55
Public order10
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Norton Fitzwarren Church School

Good293 pupils0.4 km
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Bishops Hull Primary School

Good226 pupils1.5 km
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Staplegrove Church School

Good204 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • The Southern Co-operative Ltd0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Skittles Coffee Shop0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • The Golden Chip0.4 km
  • The Star Fish Bar0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton3.4 km
  • Bridgwater15.9 km
  • Tiverton Parkway19.1 km

Bus Stops

  • The Club0.1 km
  • The Club0.1 km
  • Manor Park0.2 km
  • Manor Park0.2 km
  • Rectory Road0.3 km