Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

TA2 8NB House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

496

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 50,800 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA2 8NB 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.

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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

TA2 8NB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

TA2 8NB is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Monkton Heathfield in Monkton Heathfield. Administratively it sits within Monkton & North Curry ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for TA2 8NB are sourced from Output Area E00149378 (shared with 14 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 8NB. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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

Crime around TA2 8NB is moderate at 61 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting81
Violence and sexual offences42
Public order15
Criminal damage and arson7
Anti-social behaviour6

school Local Schools

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Heathfield Community School

Requires Improvement1433 pupils0.3 km
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West Monkton Church of England School

Good420 pupils0.7 km
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Nerrols Primary School and Nursery

175 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • New Mill0.9 km
  • The Merry Monk0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre0.3 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited1.0 km
  • Co-Operative Stores0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton2.8 km
  • Bridgwater11.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Staddlestones0.1 km
  • Staddlestones0.1 km
  • Merry Monk0.2 km
  • Heathfield School0.2 km
  • Thornash Close0.3 km