TA2 7AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Colin Road, 0.3km from Pyrland in Taunton. Administratively it sits within Taunton North ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TA2 7AS is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £286k, up 3.3% year-on-year. 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 7AS are sourced from Output Area E00149305 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLIN ROAD, TA2 7AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLIN ROAD, TA2 7AS.
291
43
£ 37,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA2 7AS 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
TA2 7AS has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 43-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 3.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA2 7AS. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 273,500
6 sales · Mean £ 267,916
Semi-Detached
£ 210,000
11 sales · Mean £ 231,454
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TA2 7AS is moderate at 60 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
Selworthy Special School
The Sky Academy
The Taunton Academy
Lyngford Park Primary School
St Andrew's Church School
Nerrols Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Wilfs Old Workshop0.7 km
- Your Local0.8 km
- Costcutter0.4 km
- Lydia's Cakes0.1 km
- M J Rawlings Newsagent0.3 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Co-Operative Food0.3 km
- Co-Operative Food0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Ocean Fish Bar0.6 km
- Blue Ocean0.7 km
- Just Spice1.0 km
- Kings Fish&Chips0.3 km
- Thousand Sunny Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Waggon0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Starbucks1.0 km
- The Obridge0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Taunton1.0 km
- Bridgwater13.1 km
Bus Stops
- Eastwick Road0.1 km
- Eastwick Road0.1 km
- Victory Road0.2 km
- Victory Road0.2 km
- Rochester Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TA27AS · Data under Open Government Licence