Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

TA2 7SF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TA2 7SF.

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Population

259

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 37,900 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA2 7SF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 63% of tenure in TA2 7SF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

TA2 7SF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Pyrland in Taunton. Administratively it sits within Taunton North ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TA2 7SF is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 7SF are sourced from Output Area E00149307 (shared with 9 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 7SF. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

TA2 7SF has low crime rates — 46 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 offences148
Public order34
Anti-social behaviour30
Other theft15
Shoplifting15

school Local Schools

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Selworthy Special School

Good183 pupils0.2 km
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The Sky Academy

Inadequate75 pupils0.4 km
P

Lyngford Park Primary School

Good289 pupils0.4 km
P

Priorswood Primary School

Good165 pupils0.6 km
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The Taunton Academy

Requires Improvement811 pupils0.6 km
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Wellsprings Primary School

Good309 pupils0.7 km
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Nerrols Primary School and Nursery

175 pupils1.0 km
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St Andrew's Church School

Good235 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Western Power Distribution1.0 km
  • The Obridge0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Blue Ocean1.0 km
  • Ocean Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Kings Fish&Chips0.0 km
  • Thousand Sunny Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Wilfs Old Workshop0.8 km
  • Costcutter0.6 km
  • Lydia's Cakes0.4 km
  • M J Rawlings Newsagent0.0 km
  • One Stop0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Co-Operative Food0.5 km
  • Co-Operative Food0.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Waggon0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton1.2 km
  • Bridgwater12.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Cooperative Stores0.1 km
  • Cooperative Stores0.1 km
  • Priorswood Shops0.1 km
  • Priorswood Shops0.1 km
  • Rochester Road0.1 km