Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

NORTHWOOD CLOSE, TA2 6TD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHWOOD CLOSE, TA2 6TD.

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Population

350

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

60%

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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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TA2 6TD — age 47, 89% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 32.4% year-on-year.

home £198,750 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TA2 6TD is a safe, established residential area on Northwood Close, 0.2km from Norton Fitzwarren in Norton Fitzwarren. Administratively it sits within Lydeard ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

For families considering a move, TA2 6TD represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £198k, down 32.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA2 6TD are sourced from Output Area E00149130 (shared with 14 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 6TD. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 210,000

7 sales · Mean £ 201,571

Semi-Detached

£ 165,000

6 sales · Mean £ 175,833

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

TA2 6TD has low crime rates — 23 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 offences57
Anti-social behaviour11
Public order10
Other theft7
Other crime5

school Local Schools

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Norton Fitzwarren Church School

Good293 pupils0.2 km
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Staplegrove Church School

Good204 pupils1.2 km
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Bishops Hull Primary School

Good226 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • BP Cross Keys SF Connect0.8 km
  • The Southern Co-operative Ltd0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Skittles Coffee Shop0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • The Golden Chip0.1 km
  • The Star Fish Bar0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton3.0 km
  • Bridgwater15.6 km
  • Tiverton Parkway19.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Fish and Chip Shop0.1 km
  • Fish and Chip Shop0.1 km
  • Blackdown View0.1 km
  • Vilberie Close0.2 km
  • Church Path0.2 km