Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

TA2 6DR House Prices & Local Information

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

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

297

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 52,000 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA2 6DR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

TA2 6DR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £485k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £485k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

TA2 6DR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.5km from Wellsprings in Taunton. Administratively it sits within Rowbarton & Staplegrove ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TA2, TA2 6DR offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 94% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £485k.

Census 2021 statistics for TA2 6DR are sourced from Output Area E00149304 (shared with 11 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 6DR. The average age is 49.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 485,000

1 sales · Mean £ 485,000

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

TA2 6DR has low crime rates — 14 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 offences28
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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Wellsprings Primary School

Good309 pupils0.6 km
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St Andrew's Church School

Good235 pupils1.0 km
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Priorswood Primary School

Good165 pupils1.0 km
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The Taunton Academy

Requires Improvement811 pupils1.0 km
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Staplegrove Church School

Good204 pupils1.2 km
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The Sky Academy

Inadequate75 pupils1.4 km
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Selworthy Special School

Good183 pupils1.4 km
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North Town Academy

Good495 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Greenway Motors Ltd0.5 km
  • Your Local0.6 km
  • Wilfs Old Workshop1.0 km
  • Costcutter0.9 km
  • Lydia's Cakes0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Taunton Vale Sports Club Ltd0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Blue Ocean0.6 km
  • Ocean Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Thousand Sunny Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Operative Food0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton1.2 km
  • Bridgwater13.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Turner Road0.0 km
  • Turner Road0.0 km
  • Clifford Avenue0.2 km
  • Clifford Avenue0.2 km
  • Whitmore Road0.2 km