Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

TA2 8HN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TA2 8HN.

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Population

240

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 52,000 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA2 8HN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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10/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, TA2 8HN combines high owner-occupation (82%), strong property values (£522k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £522k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

TA2 8HN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 1.0km from Tarr in Kingston St Mary. Administratively it sits within Rowbarton & Staplegrove ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TA2, TA2 8HN offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £522k.

Census 2021 statistics for TA2 8HN are sourced from Output Area E00149154 (shared with 9 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 8HN. The average age is 53.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 583,500

4 sales · Mean £ 588,125

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

TA2 8HN has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Kingston St Mary Church of England Primary School

Good88 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Swan0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton4.0 km
  • Bridgwater11.4 km

Bus Stops

  • The Grange0.0 km
  • The Green0.1 km
  • Swan Inn0.3 km
  • Swan Inn0.3 km
  • Mill Cross0.5 km