Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

TA2 8LF House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

563

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 52,000 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA2 8LF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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9/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

TA2 8LF is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

TA2 8LF is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Hestercombe in Somerset West and Taunton. Administratively it sits within Rowbarton & Staplegrove ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

For families considering a move, TA2 8LF 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. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for TA2 8LF are sourced from Output Area E00166743 (shared with 32 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 8LF. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School

Good138 pupils1.0 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Hestercombe Gardens Stable Cafe0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton3.5 km
  • Bridgwater10.6 km
  • Highbridge & Burnham20.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Hestercombe Gardens0.2 km
  • Hestercombe House0.2 km