TA2 7AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cheddon Road, 0.3km from Wellsprings in Taunton. Administratively it sits within Taunton North ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TA2 7AP is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £212k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for TA2 7AP are sourced from Output Area E00149305 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHEDDON ROAD, TA2 7AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHEDDON ROAD, TA2 7AP.
291
43
£ 37,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA2 7AP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 45% social renting, TA2 7AP is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 43-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA2 7AP. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 172,500
4 sales · Mean £ 173,250
Semi-Detached
£ 255,000
5 sales · Mean £ 258,000
Detached
£ 320,000
1 sales · Mean £ 320,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TA2 7AP is moderate at 58 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.
school Local Schools
Wellsprings Primary School
Priorswood Primary School
The Taunton Academy
The Sky Academy
Selworthy Special School
Lyngford Park Primary School
St Andrew's Church School
Nerrols Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Wilfs Old Workshop0.6 km
- Your Local0.7 km
- Costcutter0.4 km
- Lydia's Cakes0.0 km
- M J Rawlings Newsagent0.4 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Co-Operative Food0.2 km
- Co-Operative Food0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Ocean Fish Bar0.5 km
- Blue Ocean0.6 km
- Just Spice0.9 km
- Kings Fish&Chips0.5 km
- Thousand Sunny Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Waggon0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Starbucks1.0 km
- The Obridge0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Taunton1.0 km
- Bridgwater13.2 km
Bus Stops
- Foundation House0.1 km
- Foundation House0.1 km
- Eastwick Road0.2 km
- Eastwick Road0.2 km
- Eastwick Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TA27AP · Data under Open Government Licence