Pollards Way is in Taunton and in Somerset district. TA1 1AD is located in the Bishop's Hull & Taunton West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Taunton Deane. This postcode has been in use since 2007-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pollards Way, Taunton, TA1 1AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA1 1JZ, TA1 1UY, TA1 1XA, TA1 1UZ, TA1 1UU, TA1 1UX, TA1 1XB, TA1 1UT, TA1 1TZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TA1 1AD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 53.6% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 46.7% | 46.4% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.2% | 41.7% | -5.5% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.5% | 35.6% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -8.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 4.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 12.3% | 4.7% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.7% | 47.1% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 34.3% | -3.5% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 15.7% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.5% | 10.7% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 6.8% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.7% | 14.9% | -7.8% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 17.5% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.9% | 39.8% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 6.0% |
| Other | 5% | 4.5% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 96.4% | 89.3% | -7.1% | 81.4% | 7.9% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 82% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.6% | 82% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| European Union | 7% | 9.7% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 6.2% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 82% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 6.7% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pollards Way was 92.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.5% lower than the Bishop's Hull & Taunton West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pollards Way has the 47th highest crime rate of 127 local areas in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West and the 484th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Northfield Court, Taunton, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2025-05-22 | £153,145 |
| 7 Northfield Court, Taunton, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2025-02-03 | £140,444 |
| 26 Northfield Court, Taunton, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £159,000 | 2024-11-08 | £159,504 |
| 22 Northfield Court, Taunton, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £153,500 | 2024-01-05 | £154,968 |
| 18A Northfield Court Pollards Way, Taunton, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-12-15 | £179,811 |
| Full-Time Employee | 138 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 31 |
| Education | 25 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Town Academy Staplegrove Road , TA1 1DF | 3out of 4 | 150 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield Primary School Parkfield Road , TA1 4RT | 2out of 4 | 886 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church School Grove Terrace , TA2 6HA | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School The Mount , TA1 3NR | 3out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Church School Cranmer Road , TA1 1XU | 3out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Castle School Wellington Road , TA1 5AU | 4out of 4 | 674 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Fox's School Bishop Fox Drive , TA1 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,901 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Taunton Academy Cheddon Road , TA2 7QP | 2out of 4 | 2,550 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Community School School Road , Monkton Heathfield TA2 8PD | 4out of 4 | 4,117 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Huish College South Road , TA1 3DZ | - not rated | 1,758 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taunton School Staplegrove Road , TA2 6AD | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Taunton Preparatory School Staplegrove Road , TA2 6AE | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silver Bridge School 54 Silver Street , Taunton TA1 3DL | - not rated | 1,203 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College Taunton South Road , TA1 3LA | - not rated | 1,302 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sky Academy Pickeridge Close , TA2 7HW | - not rated | 1,907 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skewer House | 41 Bridge Street | 249 yd | |
| Bare Grills | 45 Bridge Street | 249 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza | 11 Bridge Street | 265 yd | |
| Maliha & Taj Indian & Bengali Restaurant | 3 Staplegrove Road | 271 yd | |
| The Museum of Somerset Cafe | Taunton Castle, Castle Green | 297 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Horse | 36 Bridge Street | 286 yd | |
| The Coal Orchard | 30 Bridge Street | 291 yd | |
| Zinc Taunton | 4 Bridge Street | 313 yd | |
| Kings Arms (also t/a 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger) | 22 Staplegrove Road | 324 yd | |
| Mackenzie's | Castle Green | 325 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuck O Land | 29b Bridge Street | 248 yd | |
| Grillet | 19 Bridge Street | 248 yd | |
| Boba Corner | 52 Bridge Street | 280 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco, Castle Street | 378 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 40 Station Road | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Co-op Taunton | Unit 1, Belvedere Retail Park, Station Road | 356 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Uk, Castle Street | 375 yd | |
| TESCO STORES LTD | Tesco, Castle Street | 378 yd | |
| Iceland | 59 High Street | 541 yd | |
| Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd | Dellers Wharf, Priory Bridge Road | 562 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Curves For Women (Taunton) (Closed) YARDE PLACE | health and fitness suite | 231 yd |
| Activate Fitness 30A 30A BRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite | 304 yd |
| Taunton Pool STATION ROAD | swimming pool | 396 yd |
| St James St (Closed) St. James Street | swimming pool | 450 yd |
| Elms Tennis Club ELMS LAWN TENNIS CLUB ELMS LAWN TENNIS CLUB ELM GROVE | tennis courts | 508 yd |
| Academy Personal Fitness Centre (Closed) St. James Street | health and fitness suite | 583 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Taunton) 13-14 13-14 ORCHARD | health and fitness suite | 607 yd |
| Somerset County Cricket Club ST. JAMES STREET | grass pitches | 676 yd |
| The Castle School WELLINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 762 yd |
| Taunton Bowling Club FONS GEORGE | indoor bowls | 910 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 950 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 950 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 200 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.