Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

GREBE ROAD, TA2 8PZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREBE ROAD, TA2 8PZ.

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Population

279

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 37,900 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA2 8PZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 40% of tenure in TA2 8PZ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

TA2 8PZ is a safe, established residential area on Grebe Road, 0.3km from Priorswood in Taunton. Administratively it sits within Taunton North ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TA2 8PZ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for TA2 8PZ are sourced from Output Area E00149265 (shared with 15 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 8PZ. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

TA2 8PZ has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences54
Anti-social behaviour22
Public order17
Other theft12
Vehicle crime7

school Local Schools

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The Sky Academy

Inadequate75 pupils0.5 km
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Nerrols Primary School and Nursery

175 pupils0.7 km
A

Selworthy Special School

Good183 pupils0.8 km
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Priorswood Primary School

Good165 pupils0.8 km
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Lyngford Park Primary School

Good289 pupils0.9 km
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Minerva Primary School

Requires Improvement134 pupils1.2 km
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St James Church School

Good455 pupils1.2 km
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St Andrew's Church School

Good235 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Amphenol0.5 km
  • Aramark Ltd0.7 km
  • Little Red Cafe0.5 km
  • Western Power Distribution0.1 km
  • Starbucks0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • ASDA STORES LTD (Supermarket)0.5 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd1.0 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Co-Operative Food0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Wilfs Old Workshop1.0 km
  • M J Rawlings Newsagent0.8 km
  • One Stop0.7 km
  • Somerset Bakehouse - Priorswood0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Ocean Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Kings Fish&Chips0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Waggon0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton1.1 km
  • Bridgwater13.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Rowcliffes Garage0.1 km
  • Rowcliffes Garage0.1 km
  • Western Power0.2 km
  • Radlett Close0.3 km
  • Radlett Close0.3 km