Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

ST ALBANS PLACE, TA2 7BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST ALBANS PLACE, TA2 7BQ.

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Population

300

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 37,900 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA2 7BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

TA2 7BQ has a significant social housing presence — 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 41-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 22.8% year-on-year.

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

TA2 7BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Albans Place, 0.2km from Pyrland in Taunton. Administratively it sits within Taunton North ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TA2 7BQ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £198k, down 22.8% 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 7BQ are sourced from Output Area E00149301 (shared with 5 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 7BQ. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

£ 205,000

7 sales · Mean £ 200,928

Semi-Detached

£ 157,000

5 sales · Mean £ 161,096

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

Crime around TA2 7BQ is moderate at 56 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences188
Public order22
Anti-social behaviour14
Criminal damage and arson11
Other theft11

school Local Schools

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The Taunton Academy

Requires Improvement811 pupils0.2 km
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Wellsprings Primary School

Good309 pupils0.4 km
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Selworthy Special School

Good183 pupils0.6 km
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Lyngford Park Primary School

Good289 pupils0.8 km
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Priorswood Primary School

Good165 pupils0.8 km
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The Sky Academy

Inadequate75 pupils0.8 km
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Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School

Good138 pupils1.2 km
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St Andrew's Church School

Good235 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Ocean Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Blue Ocean1.0 km
  • Kings Fish&Chips0.5 km
  • Thousand Sunny Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Costcutter0.1 km
  • Lydia's Cakes0.4 km
  • M J Rawlings Newsagent0.5 km
  • Pyrland Farm Shop0.6 km
  • Reader's Milk Station0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Waggon0.4 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Operative Food0.6 km
  • Co-Operative Food0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton1.4 km
  • Bridgwater12.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Cheddon Road0.1 km
  • St Albans Place0.1 km
  • Cheddon Road0.1 km
  • St Patricks Close0.1 km
  • Pyrland Avenue0.1 km