TA2 8EZ is a safe, established residential area on Blackdown Road, 0.4km from Priorswood in Taunton. Administratively it sits within Taunton North ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.
For families considering a move, TA2 8EZ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £200k, up 9.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TA2 8EZ are sourced from Output Area E00149314 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLACKDOWN ROAD, TA2 8EZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKDOWN ROAD, TA2 8EZ.
270
48
£ 37,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
TA2 8EZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 9.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA2 8EZ. The average age is 47.5. 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
£ 200,000
5 sales · Mean £ 208,800
Terraced
£ 200,000
3 sales · Mean £ 180,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TA2 8EZ is moderate at 54 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
Selworthy Special School
Lyngford Park Primary School
The Sky Academy
Nerrols Primary School and Nursery
Priorswood Primary School
The Taunton Academy
Wellsprings Primary School
Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Amphenol0.8 km
- Little Red Cafe0.9 km
- Western Power Distribution0.9 km
- The Obridge0.7 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Costcutter0.8 km
- Lydia's Cakes0.7 km
- M J Rawlings Newsagent0.3 km
- One Stop0.9 km
- Pyrland Farm Shop0.6 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Waggon0.4 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Operative Food0.8 km
- Co-Operative Food0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Kings Fish&Chips0.3 km
- Thousand Sunny Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Taunton1.4 km
- Bridgwater12.6 km
Bus Stops
- Blackdown Road0.0 km
- Blackdown Road0.0 km
- Lyngford School0.1 km
- Selworthy Road0.2 km
- Selworthy Road0.2 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: TA28EZ · Data under Open Government Licence