Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

SCHOOL ROAD, TA2 8PA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOOL ROAD, TA2 8PA.

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Population

271

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 50,800 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. TA2 8PA's 56% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

TA2 8PA is a mixed residential area on School Road, 0.2km 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 — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for TA2 8PA are sourced from Output Area E00149383 (shared with 6 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 8PA. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.1%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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

Crime around TA2 8PA is moderate at 66 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 offences54
Public order17
Criminal damage and arson9
Anti-social behaviour7

school Local Schools

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Heathfield Community School

Requires Improvement1433 pupils0.1 km
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West Monkton Church of England School

Good420 pupils0.5 km
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Nerrols Primary School and Nursery

175 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • New Mill0.9 km
  • The Merry Monk0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Operative Stores0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton3.0 km
  • Bridgwater11.5 km

Bus Stops

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