Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

LYNGFORD SQUARE, TA2 7ET House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYNGFORD SQUARE, TA2 7ET.

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Population

315

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 37,900 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA2 7ET 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.

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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

TA2 7ET has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

TA2 7ET is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lyngford Square, 0.3km from Lyngford in Taunton. Administratively it sits within Taunton North ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TA2 7ET 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. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £220k. 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 7ET are sourced from Output Area E00149267 (shared with 8 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 7ET. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.6%
Asian / British Asian6.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 220,000

3 sales · Mean £ 191,666

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

Crime around TA2 7ET is moderate at 66 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 offences193
Public order39
Shoplifting38
Anti-social behaviour37
Other theft19

school Local Schools

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Priorswood Primary School

Good165 pupils0.3 km
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The Sky Academy

Inadequate75 pupils0.4 km
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Wellsprings Primary School

Good309 pupils0.5 km
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Selworthy Special School

Good183 pupils0.5 km
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Lyngford Park Primary School

Good289 pupils0.7 km
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The Taunton Academy

Requires Improvement811 pupils0.7 km
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St Andrew's Church School

Good235 pupils0.9 km
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Nerrols Primary School and Nursery

175 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Western Power Distribution1.0 km
  • Starbucks0.8 km
  • The Obridge0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Wilfs Old Workshop0.5 km
  • Your Local0.7 km
  • Costcutter0.6 km
  • Lydia's Cakes0.2 km
  • M J Rawlings Newsagent0.3 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Co-Operative Food0.2 km
  • Co-Operative Food0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Ocean Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Blue Ocean0.7 km
  • Just Spice0.9 km
  • Kings Fish&Chips0.3 km
  • Thousand Sunny Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Great Western Hotel1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Waggon0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton0.9 km
  • Bridgwater13.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Eastwick Road0.1 km
  • Eastwick Road0.1 km
  • Eastwick Avenue0.2 km
  • Eastwick Avenue0.2 km
  • Victory Road0.2 km