TA2 7BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Vera Street, 0.2km from Lyngford in Taunton. Administratively it sits within Rowbarton & Staplegrove ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.
For families considering a move, TA2 7BF represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for TA2 7BF are sourced from Output Area E00149270 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VERA STREET, TA2 7BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VERA STREET, TA2 7BF.
319
43
£ 46,300 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA2 7BF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
TA2 7BF is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA2 7BF. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 125,000
5 sales · Mean £ 130,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TA2 7BF is moderate at 53 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.
school Local Schools
Priorswood Primary School
St Andrew's Church School
Wellsprings Primary School
The Sky Academy
Selworthy Special School
The Taunton Academy
North Town Academy
Lyngford Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Greenway Motors Ltd0.9 km
- Wilfs Old Workshop0.2 km
- Daily Needs Food & Wine0.9 km
- Spar0.9 km
- Your Local0.3 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Rom Market0.8 km
- Welcome Co-op Taunton0.9 km
- Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
- Co-Operative Food0.3 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Ocean Fish Bar0.1 km
- Blue Ocean0.3 km
- Crystal Kebabs0.9 km
- Kerala Kitchen0.9 km
- Pizza Hut0.9 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Kings Arms (also t/a 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger)1.0 km
- Ale House0.7 km
- Crown & Sceptre0.8 km
- The Plough Inn0.7 km
- The Waggon0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Biddys Burger Bar1.0 km
- Compass Disability Services0.7 km
- Efes0.8 km
- Mattancherry1.0 km
- Piccalilly Line0.9 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Great Western Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Taunton0.5 km
- Bridgwater13.6 km
Bus Stops
- Denmark Inn0.1 km
- Rafa Club0.1 km
- Belgrave Place0.2 km
- George Street0.3 km
- George Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TA27BF · Data under Open Government Licence