Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

TA4 4JT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TA4 4JT.

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Population

288

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 43,800 /yr

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Employed

34%

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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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

TA4 4JT is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 92% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £615k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

TA4 4JT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.3km from Sampford Brett in Somerset West and Taunton. Administratively it sits within Watchet & Stogursey ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TA4, TA4 4JT offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An established, mature community with an average age of 57 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 92% 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £615k.

Census 2021 statistics for TA4 4JT are sourced from Output Area E00149514 (shared with 25 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 4JT. The average age is 57.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 620,000

5 sales · Mean £ 595,685

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

TA4 4JT has low crime rates — 3 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.

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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St Peter's Church of England First School

Good120 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Quantock Service Station0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Wyndham Arms0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Catwell House Country B&B0.8 km
  • The Old Bookshop0.9 km

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • Quantock Garage0.4 km
  • Quantock Garage0.4 km
  • Tower Hill0.5 km
  • Tower Hill0.5 km