Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

PORT STANLEY CLOSE, TA2 6FD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORT STANLEY CLOSE, TA2 6FD.

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

615

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA2 6FD 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TA2 6FD spans multiple life stages — average age 28, moderate ownership and renting. £322k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 19.9% year-on-year.

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

TA2 6FD is a safe, established residential area on Port Stanley Close, 0.7km from Norton Fitzwarren in Norton Fitzwarren. Administratively it sits within Lydeard ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 28) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £322k, up 19.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA2 6FD are sourced from Output Area E00186524 (shared with 5 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 6FD. The average age is 27.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.4%
Asian / British Asian5.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger crowd. The neighborhood has a significantly lower average age than the national baseline.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 329,000

40 sales · Mean £ 322,962

Terraced

£ 292,100

13 sales · Mean £ 281,076

Semi-Detached

£ 222,500

5 sales · Mean £ 234,100

Flat

£ 83,600

1 sales · Mean £ 83,600

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

Crime around TA2 6FD is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences54
Shoplifting34
Anti-social behaviour11
Public order9
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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Norton Fitzwarren Church School

Good293 pupils0.6 km
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Staplegrove Church School

Good204 pupils0.7 km
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Bishops Hull Primary School

Good226 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.7 km
  • Welcome Staplegrove0.8 km
  • BP Cross Keys SF Connect0.4 km
  • The Southern Co-operative Ltd0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Yallands Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Brook0.9 km
  • Skittles Coffee Shop0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Mega Sea Fish & Chips0.7 km
  • The Golden Chip0.5 km
  • The Star Fish Bar0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton2.5 km
  • Bridgwater15.2 km
  • Tiverton Parkway19.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Collett Road0.1 km
  • Great Western Way0.1 km
  • Great Western Way0.1 km
  • Collett Road0.2 km
  • Burnshill0.2 km