TA2 8RJ is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Thurloxton in Sedgemoor. Administratively it sits within North Petherton ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.
For serious buyers, TA2 8RJ is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £618k.
Census 2021 statistics for TA2 8RJ are sourced from Output Area E00148449 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TA2 8RJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TA2 8RJ.
160
46
£ 49,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA2 8RJ 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 8RJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £618k, 81% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £618k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA2 8RJ. The average age is 45.7. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 303,750
2 sales · Mean £ 303,750
Detached
£ 647,500
2 sales · Mean £ 647,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TA2 8RJ has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Taunton6.9 km
- Bridgwater7.4 km
- Highbridge & Burnham17.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TA28RJ · Data under Open Government Licence