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.
STUBBY LANE, TA2 8GA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STUBBY LANE, TA2 8GA.
502
30
£ 52,000 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Nerrols Primary School and Nursery
Lyngford Park Primary School
Selworthy Special School
The Sky Academy
Priorswood Primary School
Heathfield Community School
Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School
The Taunton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Amphenol0.5 km
- Little Red Cafe0.6 km
- Western Power Distribution0.8 km
- The Obridge0.9 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- M J Rawlings Newsagent0.9 km
- Somerset Bakehouse - Priorswood0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Waggon1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Operative Food0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: TA28GA · Data under Open Government Licence