Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

TA2 8AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TA2 8AE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

518

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 52,000 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA2 8AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TA2 8AE — age 49, 80% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £311k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

TA2 8AE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.7km from Dodhill in Somerset West and Taunton. Administratively it sits within Rowbarton & Staplegrove ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

For serious buyers, TA2 8AE is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £311k.

Census 2021 statistics for TA2 8AE are sourced from Output Area E00149156 (shared with 24 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 8AE. The average age is 49.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 311,500

1 sales · Mean £ 311,500

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

TA2 8AE has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Kingston St Mary Church of England Primary School

Good88 pupils1.2 km
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Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School

Good138 pupils1.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton3.1 km
  • Bridgwater12.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Nailsborne Turn0.3 km
  • Nailsborne Turn0.3 km
  • Mill Cross0.4 km
  • Mill Cross0.4 km