TA2 8QN is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km from West Monkton in Somerset West and Taunton. Administratively it sits within Monkton & North Curry ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for TA2 8QN are sourced from Output Area E00186621 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TA2 8QN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TA2 8QN.
187
48
£ 50,800 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA2 8QN 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
TA2 8QN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA2 8QN. The average age is 47.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TA2 8QN has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
West Monkton Church of England School
Heathfield Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Merry Monk1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Silvers Pantry0.0 km
- Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre1.0 km
- Il Basilico0.7 km
- Monkton Elm Garden Centre Ltd0.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Operative Stores1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Taunton4.0 km
- Bridgwater10.5 km
Bus Stops
- Monkton Elm Garden Centre0.2 km
- Monkton Elm Garden Centre0.2 km
- Monkton Elm0.4 km
- Langaller Lane0.4 km
- Monkton Elm0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: TA28QN · Data under Open Government Licence