Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

WINSLADE CLOSE, TA2 7HA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINSLADE CLOSE, TA2 7HA.

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Population

288

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Avg Age

42

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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 7HA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

TA2 7HA has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 42-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 7HA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Winslade Close, 0.2km from Priorswood in Taunton. Administratively it sits within Taunton North ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TA2 7HA 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 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 37% 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 £185k. 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 7HA are sourced from Output Area E00149269 (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 7HA. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian3.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Terraced

£ 170,300

4 sales · Mean £ 169,650

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

Crime around TA2 7HA is moderate at 60 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 offences124
Anti-social behaviour40
Public order39
Other theft18
Shoplifting15

school Local Schools

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The Sky Academy

Inadequate75 pupils0.2 km
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Selworthy Special School

Good183 pupils0.3 km
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Lyngford Park Primary School

Good289 pupils0.4 km
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Priorswood Primary School

Good165 pupils0.6 km
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Nerrols Primary School and Nursery

175 pupils0.8 km
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Wellsprings Primary School

Good309 pupils0.9 km
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The Taunton Academy

Requires Improvement811 pupils0.9 km
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St Andrew's Church School

Good235 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Amphenol0.8 km
  • Little Red Cafe0.9 km
  • Western Power Distribution0.7 km
  • The Obridge0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Wilfs Old Workshop0.9 km
  • Costcutter0.8 km
  • Lydia's Cakes0.6 km
  • M J Rawlings Newsagent0.2 km
  • One Stop0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Co-Operative Food0.7 km
  • Co-Operative Food0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Ocean Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Kings Fish&Chips0.2 km
  • Thousand Sunny Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Waggon0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton1.1 km
  • Bridgwater12.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Eastwick Road0.1 km
  • Eastwick Road0.1 km
  • St Peters Church0.1 km
  • St Peters Church0.1 km
  • Pickeridge Close0.1 km