Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

EASTWICK ROAD, TA2 7HD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EASTWICK ROAD, TA2 7HD.

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Population

248

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Avg Age

44

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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 7HD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

TA2 7HD has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 44-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 73.5% year-on-year.

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

TA2 7HD is a mixed residential area on Eastwick Road, 0.3km from Priorswood in Taunton. Administratively it sits within Taunton North ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TA2 7HD is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £211k, down 73.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA2 7HD are sourced from Output Area E00149263 (shared with 6 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 7HD. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.9%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Flat

£ 90,000

1 sales · Mean £ 90,000

Detached

£ 340,000

1 sales · Mean £ 340,000

Semi-Detached

£ 152,000

3 sales · Mean £ 168,333

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

Crime around TA2 7HD is moderate at 58 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 offences125
Public order39
Anti-social behaviour36
Other theft18
Shoplifting15

school Local Schools

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Selworthy Special School

Good183 pupils0.2 km
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The Sky Academy

Inadequate75 pupils0.3 km
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Lyngford Park Primary School

Good289 pupils0.3 km
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Priorswood Primary School

Good165 pupils0.7 km
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Nerrols Primary School and Nursery

175 pupils0.8 km
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The Taunton Academy

Requires Improvement811 pupils0.8 km
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Wellsprings Primary School

Good309 pupils0.9 km
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St Andrew's Church School

Good235 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Amphenol0.8 km
  • Little Red Cafe1.0 km
  • Western Power Distribution0.8 km
  • The Obridge0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Wilfs Old Workshop0.9 km
  • Costcutter0.7 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 Ltd0.9 km
  • Co-Operative Food0.7 km
  • Co-Operative Food0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Ocean Fish Bar0.9 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

  • Taunton1.2 km
  • Bridgwater12.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Selworthy Road0.1 km
  • Selworthy Road0.1 km
  • St Peters Church0.1 km
  • St Peters Church0.1 km
  • Eastwick Road0.2 km