Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

BAWLER ROAD, TA2 8FH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BAWLER ROAD, TA2 8FH.

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

180

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 50,800 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA2 8FH 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TA2 8FH spans multiple life stages — average age 31, moderate ownership and renting. £306k 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 8FH is a safe, established residential area on Bawler Road, 0.5km from Sidbrook in Monkton Heathfield. Administratively it sits within Monkton & North Curry ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

For serious buyers, TA2 8FH is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

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 £306k.

Census 2021 statistics for TA2 8FH are sourced from Output Area E00186546 (shared with 2 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 8FH. The average age is 30.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 304,178

32 sales · Mean £ 318,680

Semi-Detached

£ 237,995

6 sales · Mean £ 248,496

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

Crime around TA2 8FH is moderate at 54 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting82
Violence and sexual offences61
Public order19
Other theft9
Criminal damage and arson8

school Local Schools

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West Monkton Church of England School

Good420 pupils0.3 km
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Heathfield Community School

Requires Improvement1433 pupils0.6 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Merry Monk0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Silvers Pantry0.5 km
  • Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre0.5 km
  • Monkton Elm Garden Centre Ltd0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Operative Stores0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton3.6 km
  • Bridgwater11.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Cricket Club0.0 km
  • Cricket Club0.0 km
  • Bridgwater Road0.1 km
  • Langaller Lane0.3 km
  • Hartnells Farm0.3 km