Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

DARWIN CLOSE, TA2 6TR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DARWIN CLOSE, TA2 6TR.

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Population

573

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

56%

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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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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7/10
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6/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TA2 6TR — age 33, 54% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £113k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 141.4% year-on-year.

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

TA2 6TR is a safe, established residential area on Darwin Close, 0.8km from Staplegrove in Taunton. Administratively it sits within Rowbarton & Staplegrove ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

Day-to-day life in TA2 6TR has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £113k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 141.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA2 6TR are sourced from Output Area E00149161 (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 6TR. The average age is 33.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 103,000

4 sales · Mean £ 106,250

Terraced

£ 152,500

2 sales · Mean £ 152,500

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

TA2 6TR has low crime rates — 31 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 offences47
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson6
Shoplifting6

school Local Schools

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Staplegrove Church School

Good204 pupils0.2 km
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Norton Fitzwarren Church School

Good293 pupils1.1 km
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Bishops Hull Primary School

Good226 pupils1.4 km
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The Castle School

Outstanding1199 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.3 km
  • Welcome Staplegrove0.3 km
  • BP Cross Keys SF Connect0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Brook0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Mega Sea Fish & Chips0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton2.1 km
  • Bridgwater14.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Bindon Road0.2 km
  • Bindon Road0.2 km
  • Bindon Road0.2 km
  • Bindon Road0.2 km
  • Hudson Way0.3 km