Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

VERA STREET, TA2 7BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VERA STREET, TA2 7BF.

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Population

319

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 46,300 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences170
Anti-social behaviour53
Public order33
Shoplifting29
Criminal damage and arson22

school Local Schools

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Priorswood Primary School

Good165 pupils0.2 km
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St Andrew's Church School

Good235 pupils0.4 km
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Wellsprings Primary School

Good309 pupils0.6 km
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The Sky Academy

Inadequate75 pupils0.7 km
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Selworthy Special School

Good183 pupils1.0 km
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The Taunton Academy

Requires Improvement811 pupils1.1 km
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North Town Academy

Good495 pupils1.1 km
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Lyngford Park Primary School

Good289 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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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

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

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