TA2 8DN is a safe, established residential area on Priorswood Road, 0.3km from Priorswood in Taunton. Administratively it sits within Taunton North ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TA2 8DN is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for TA2 8DN are sourced from Output Area E00149265 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRIORSWOOD ROAD, TA2 8DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIORSWOOD ROAD, TA2 8DN.
279
41
£ 37,900 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA2 8DN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 40% social renting, TA2 8DN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA2 8DN. The average age is 41.2. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TA2 8DN has low crime rates — 37 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.
school Local Schools
The Sky Academy
Priorswood Primary School
Nerrols Primary School and Nursery
Selworthy Special School
Lyngford Park Primary School
St James Church School
St Andrew's Church School
Minerva Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Amphenol0.5 km
- Aramark Ltd0.8 km
- Little Red Cafe0.5 km
- Western Power Distribution0.2 km
- Starbucks0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- ASDA STORES LTD (Supermarket)0.6 km
- Co-Operative Food1.0 km
- Co-Operative Food0.7 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- M J Rawlings Newsagent0.8 km
- One Stop0.6 km
- Somerset Bakehouse - Priorswood0.7 km
- Wilfs Old Workshop0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Waggon0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Kings Fish&Chips0.7 km
- Thousand Sunny Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Ocean Fish Bar0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Taunton1.1 km
- Bridgwater13.1 km
Bus Stops
- Rowcliffes Garage0.1 km
- Rowcliffes Garage0.1 km
- Western Power0.3 km
- Radlett Close0.3 km
- Taunton Academy0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TA28DN · Data under Open Government Licence