TA2 7UD is a mixed residential area on Compton Close, 0.1km from Obridge in Taunton. Administratively it sits within Taunton North ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £235k, up 41.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TA2 7UD are sourced from Output Area E00149276 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COMPTON CLOSE, TA2 7UD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMPTON CLOSE, TA2 7UD.
390
48
£ 46,300 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA2 7UD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
TA2 7UD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 41.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA2 7UD. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 220,000
3 sales · Mean £ 243,666
Terraced
£ 211,500
14 sales · Mean £ 209,571
Detached
£ 225,000
2 sales · Mean £ 225,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TA2 7UD is moderate at 62 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.
school Local Schools
St Andrew's Church School
Priorswood Primary School
The Sky Academy
St James Church School
North Town Academy
Wellsprings Primary School
Selworthy Special School
St George's Catholic School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Western Power Distribution0.9 km
- Ninkasi0.7 km
- Fireaway Pizza0.8 km
- Bare Grills0.8 km
- Biddys Burger Bar0.7 km
- + 29 more
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Wilfs Old Workshop0.3 km
- Daily Needs Food & Wine0.7 km
- Kropka0.8 km
- Naturalife0.8 km
- Spar0.6 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Ring Of Bells0.7 km
- Kings Arms (also t/a 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger)0.8 km
- The Black Horse0.8 km
- Zinc Bar & Club0.8 km
- Ale House0.4 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.1 km
- Rom Market0.6 km
- Welcome Co-op Taunton0.7 km
- Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
- Co-Operative Food0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Ocean Fish Bar0.4 km
- Blue Ocean0.7 km
- Boba Corner0.8 km
- Crystal Kebabs0.6 km
- Kerala Kitchen0.7 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Great Western Hotel0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Taunton0.3 km
- Bridgwater13.8 km
Bus Stops
- Gardeners Arms0.1 km
- Gardeners Arms0.1 km
- Keepers Lane0.2 km
- Keepers Lane0.2 km
- Obridge Link0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TA27UD · Data under Open Government Licence