TA5 2HN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Portland Close, 0.1km from Cannington in Cannington. Administratively it sits within Cannington ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in TA5, TA5 2HN offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 85% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £355k, down 18.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TA5 2HN are sourced from Output Area E00148329 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PORTLAND CLOSE, TA5 2HN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTLAND CLOSE, TA5 2HN.
256
52
£ 46,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA5 2HN represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates TA5 2HN — age 52, 85% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 18.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA5 2HN. The average age is 52.2. 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
Detached
£ 330,000
3 sales · Mean £ 300,000
Semi-Detached
£ 405,000
1 sales · Mean £ 405,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TA5 2HN has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cannington Church of England Primary School
Brymore Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Friendly Spirit0.2 km
- Globe Inn0.3 km
- Kings Head Inn0.4 km
- Rose & Crown0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Cannington Golf Club0.4 km
- Agricultal Innovation Centre0.7 km
- EDF Cannington Court0.2 km
- Linpop's Cafe0.5 km
- NCFN Cafe0.4 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Croft Farm Family Butchers0.2 km
- Cannington News0.2 km
- SPAR Shop0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bridgwater5.6 km
- Highbridge & Burnham9.6 km
- Taunton14.6 km
Bus Stops
- Demand Responsive Area0.1 km
- Rodway Hill0.3 km
- Rodway Hill0.3 km
- Cannington Bridge0.3 km
- Cannington Bridge0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TA52HN · Data under Open Government Licence