Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

TA4 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TA4 1BA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

423

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 47,200 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA4 1BA 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.

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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TA4 1BA — age 48, 90% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

TA4 1BA is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Oake in Somerset West and Taunton. Administratively it sits within Upper Tone ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TA4, TA4 1BA offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 90% 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £415k.

Census 2021 statistics for TA4 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00149074 (shared with 26 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 TA4 1BA. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.5%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 415,000

7 sales · Mean £ 738,714

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

TA4 1BA has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Oake, Bradford and Nynehead VC Primary

Good106 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Oake Manor Golf Club0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton7.6 km
  • Tiverton Parkway15.4 km
  • Bridgwater19.6 km