Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

MASSINGHAM PARK, TA2 7TN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MASSINGHAM PARK, TA2 7TN.

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Population

332

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 46,300 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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10/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TA2 7TN — age 31, 24% ownership, 58% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 3.6% year-on-year.

home £127,115 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TA2 7TN is a safe, established residential area on Massingham Park, 0.4km from Priorswood in Taunton. Administratively it sits within Taunton North ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

For renters and young professionals, TA2 7TN offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £127k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 3.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA2 7TN are sourced from Output Area E00166748 (shared with 4 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 7TN. The average age is 30.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.5%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 120,000

39 sales · Mean £ 119,817

Terraced

£ 130,000

1 sales · Mean £ 130,000

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

TA2 7TN has low crime rates — 42 incidents 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 offences80
Anti-social behaviour24
Public order19
Other theft14
Vehicle crime8

school Local Schools

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The Sky Academy

Inadequate75 pupils0.5 km
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Priorswood Primary School

Good165 pupils0.7 km
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Selworthy Special School

Good183 pupils0.9 km
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St James Church School

Good455 pupils1.0 km
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Nerrols Primary School and Nursery

175 pupils1.0 km
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Lyngford Park Primary School

Good289 pupils1.0 km
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St Andrew's Church School

Good235 pupils1.0 km
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Minerva Primary School

Requires Improvement134 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Amphenol0.7 km
  • Aramark Ltd0.9 km
  • Little Red Cafe0.7 km
  • Western Power Distribution0.3 km
  • Starbucks0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • ASDA STORES LTD (Supermarket)0.6 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.9 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Co-Operative Food0.9 km
  • Co-Operative Food0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Wilfs Old Workshop0.8 km
  • Dunelm0.8 km
  • M J Rawlings Newsagent0.8 km
  • One Stop0.5 km
  • Somerset Bakehouse - Priorswood0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Ocean Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Kings Fish&Chips0.8 km
  • Thousand Sunny Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Just Spice1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Somerset Inn1.0 km
  • The Waggon0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Great Western Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton0.9 km
  • Bridgwater13.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Taunton Academy0.2 km
  • Taunton Academy0.3 km
  • Rowcliffes Garage0.3 km
  • Rowcliffes Garage0.3 km
  • Obridge Link0.4 km