Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

SMOKEY BOTTOM, TA3 5BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SMOKEY BOTTOM, TA3 5BN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

162

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 52,500 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. TA3 5BN's 69% ownership and 50-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

TA3 5BN is a mixed residential area on Smokey Bottom, 0.6km from Badger Street in Somerset West and Taunton. Administratively it sits within Blackdown & Neroche ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

For families considering a move, TA3 5BN represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: Average house prices are around £267k.

Census 2021 statistics for TA3 5BN are sourced from Output Area E00149119 (shared with 19 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 TA3 5BN. The average age is 49.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 267,568

1 sales · Mean £ 267,568

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Greyhound0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton7.2 km
  • Bridgwater18.4 km