Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

STUBBY LANE, TA2 8GA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STUBBY LANE, TA2 8GA.

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Population

502

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 52,000 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA2 8GA 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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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TA2 8GA — age 30, 65% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

TA2 8GA is a safe, established residential area on Stubby Lane, 0.5km from Maidenbrook in Taunton. Administratively it sits within Taunton North ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

For families considering a move, TA2 8GA represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £312k.

Census 2021 statistics for TA2 8GA are sourced from Output Area E00186605 (shared with 16 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 8GA. The average age is 30.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.2%
Asian / British Asian4.8%
Black / African / Caribbean4.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 268,495

14 sales · Mean £ 281,353

Detached

£ 307,995

3 sales · Mean £ 309,330

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

TA2 8GA has low crime rates — 30 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.

Violence and sexual offences46
Anti-social behaviour23
Other theft12
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Nerrols Primary School and Nursery

175 pupils0.1 km
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Lyngford Park Primary School

Good289 pupils0.6 km
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Selworthy Special School

Good183 pupils0.7 km
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The Sky Academy

Inadequate75 pupils0.9 km
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Priorswood Primary School

Good165 pupils1.3 km
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Heathfield Community School

Requires Improvement1433 pupils1.3 km
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Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School

Good138 pupils1.4 km
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The Taunton Academy

Requires Improvement811 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Amphenol0.5 km
  • Little Red Cafe0.6 km
  • Western Power Distribution0.8 km
  • The Obridge0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • M J Rawlings Newsagent0.9 km
  • Somerset Bakehouse - Priorswood0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Waggon1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Operative Food0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Kings Fish&Chips0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton1.8 km
  • Bridgwater12.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Nerrols Drive0.1 km
  • Nerrols Drive0.1 km
  • Summerleaze Crescent0.2 km
  • Summerleaze Crescent0.2 km
  • Nerrols Farm0.3 km