Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

TA5 1SH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TA5 1SH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

402

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 43,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. TA5 1SH's 61% 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

TA5 1SH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km from Woodlands in Somerset West and Taunton. Administratively it sits within Watchet & Stogursey ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.

For families considering a move, TA5 1SH represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for TA5 1SH are sourced from Output Area E00149487 (shared with 16 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 TA5 1SH. The average age is 49.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

TA5 1SH has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
Drugs1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Plough Inn0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bridgwater15.6 km
  • Highbridge & Burnham17.2 km
  • Taunton17.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Plough Inn0.2 km
  • Village Hall0.3 km