Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

SOUTHFIELD CLOSE, TA2 7RE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHFIELD CLOSE, TA2 7RE.

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Population

237

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 37,900 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA2 7RE 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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2/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

TA2 7RE is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 50 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

TA2 7RE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Southfield Close, 0.4km from Pyrland in Taunton. Administratively it sits within Taunton North ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

For families considering a move, TA2 7RE represents 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, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k.

Census 2021 statistics for TA2 7RE are sourced from Output Area E00149312 (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 7RE. The average age is 49.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 215,500

2 sales · Mean £ 215,500

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

TA2 7RE has low crime rates — 33 incidents 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 offences94
Public order12
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft8
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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Lyngford Park Primary School

Good289 pupils0.4 km
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Selworthy Special School

Good183 pupils0.4 km
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The Taunton Academy

Requires Improvement811 pupils0.5 km
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Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School

Good138 pupils0.8 km
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The Sky Academy

Inadequate75 pupils0.9 km
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Wellsprings Primary School

Good309 pupils0.9 km
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Nerrols Primary School and Nursery

175 pupils1.0 km
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Priorswood Primary School

Good165 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Costcutter0.6 km
  • Lydia's Cakes0.8 km
  • M J Rawlings Newsagent0.5 km
  • Pyrland Farm Shop0.2 km
  • Reader's Milk Station0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Waggon0.5 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Operative Food1.0 km
  • Co-Operative Food0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Kings Fish&Chips0.5 km
  • Thousand Sunny Chinese Takeaway1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton1.7 km
  • Bridgwater12.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Ludlow Avenue0.2 km
  • Lyngford Lane0.2 km
  • Ludlow Avenue0.2 km
  • Lyngford Lane0.2 km
  • Glen Drive0.3 km