Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

TA2 8QN House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

187

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 50,800 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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7/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1

school Local Schools

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West Monkton Church of England School

Good420 pupils0.8 km
S

Heathfield Community School

Requires Improvement1433 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Merry Monk1.0 km
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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
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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