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.
EASTWICK ROAD, TA2 7HD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EASTWICK ROAD, TA2 7HD.
248
44
£ 37,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Selworthy Special School
The Sky Academy
Lyngford Park Primary School
Priorswood Primary School
Nerrols Primary School and Nursery
The Taunton Academy
Wellsprings Primary School
St Andrew's Church School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Amphenol0.8 km
- Little Red Cafe1.0 km
- Western Power Distribution0.8 km
- The Obridge0.6 km
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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Co-Operative Food0.7 km
- Co-Operative Food0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Ocean Fish Bar0.9 km
- Kings Fish&Chips0.2 km
- Thousand Sunny Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
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
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Postcode Profile: TA27HD · Data under Open Government Licence