Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

QUANTOCK WAY, TA2 8JG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUANTOCK WAY, TA2 8JG.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-09 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

147

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 52,000 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

TA2 8JG is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £345k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

TA2 8JG is a safe, established residential area on Quantock Way, 0.3km from Tarr in Kingston St Mary. Administratively it sits within Rowbarton & Staplegrove ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

For families considering a move, TA2 8JG represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £345k.

Census 2021 statistics for TA2 8JG are sourced from Output Area E00149155 (shared with 7 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 8JG. The average age is 46.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 310,000

3 sales · Mean £ 309,760

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

TA2 8JG has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Kingston St Mary Church of England Primary School

Good88 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Swan0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton4.3 km
  • Bridgwater11.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Quantock Way0.1 km
  • Quantock Way0.1 km
  • Garfields0.2 km
  • Garfields0.2 km
  • Telephone Box0.4 km