Haydon Road is in Taunton and in Somerset district. TA1 1SY is located in the Taunton East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Taunton Deane. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Haydon Road, Taunton, TA1 1SY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA1 1SU, TA1 1TA, TA1 1ST, TA1 1TE, TA1 1TF, TA1 1TH, TA1 1TB, TA1 1SZ, TA1 3EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TA1 1SY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.9% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 50% | 48.1% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around TA1 1SY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 50.5% | 51% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 31.8% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -12.4% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 13.7% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 | 50.3% | 54.8% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 30% | -6.5% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 10.4% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 4% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 10.8% | 15% | 4.2% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 9.9% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 15.3% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 15.3% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.2% | 36% | 4.8% | 33.8% | 2.2% |
| Other | 9.2% | 3.5% | -5.7% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 8% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 6.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 91.6% | 80.8% | -10.8% | 81.4% | -0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 63.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 63.5% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -19.7% |
| European Union | 12.6% | 20.8% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 14.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 9% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.4% | 63.5% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -19.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 17.8% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.9% | 7.5% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.7% | 7.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 3.5% | -0.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.2% | 76.7% | -15.5% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Romania | 7.5% | 0.9% | 6.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 50.1% | 46.2% | 3.9% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Haydon Road was 171.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.5% lower than the Bishop's Hull & Taunton West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Haydon Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 127 local areas in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West and the 215th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 86.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 69.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Haydon Road, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-06-06 | £168,735 |
| 1 Haydon Road, Taunton, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-12-03 | £212,820 |
| 14 Haydon Road, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-02-14 | £109,979 |
| 14 Haydon Road, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-01-05 | £99,400 |
| 7 Haydon Road, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2018-03-28 | £208,714 |
TA1 1SY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 167 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 51 |
| Human health and social work activities | 45 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James Church School Cranmer Road , TA1 1XU | 3out of 4 | 202 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School South Street , TA1 3AF | 1out of 4 | 391 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School The Mount , TA1 3NR | 3out of 4 | 615 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Town Academy Staplegrove Road , TA1 1DF | 3out of 4 | 983 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church School Grove Terrace , TA2 6HA | 3out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Fox's School Bishop Fox Drive , TA1 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle School Wellington Road , TA1 5AU | 4out of 4 | 1,694 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Taunton Academy Cheddon Road , TA2 7QP | 2out of 4 | 2,662 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Community School School Road , Monkton Heathfield TA2 8PD | 4out of 4 | 3,362 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 | 1,089 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Bridge School 54 Silver Street , Taunton TA1 3DL | - not rated | 530 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College Taunton South Road , TA1 3LA | - not rated | 687 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Taunton Deane Partnership College Byron Road , TA1 2JD | 3out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sky Academy Pickeridge Close , TA2 7HW | - not rated | 1,574 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Taunton School Staplegrove Road , TA2 6AD | - not rated | 1,899 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Days | 23 East Reach | 90 yd | |
| Smiley's Plaice | 12b East Reach | 127 yd | |
| Chahoose Food Court | 16 East Reach | 127 yd | |
| Tristans Bistro | 11 East Reach | 127 yd | |
| Roasties | 15 East Reach | 127 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molly Malones | Tancred Street | 194 yd | |
| Racehorse Inn | The Flat, The Racehorse Inn, 157 East Reach | 240 yd | |
| Victoria Gate | 51-52 East Reach | 326 yd | |
| The Princess Royal Inn | The Princess Royal Inn, 25 Canon Street | 355 yd | |
| Allstars (Taunton) Limited | 22-23 East Street | 429 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza King | 26 East Reach | 91 yd | |
| The Golden Castle Takeaway | 39 East Reach | 138 yd | |
| Marmaris Kebab End Pizza | 29 East Reach | 144 yd | |
| Master's Grill Kebab House | 112 East Reach | 151 yd | |
| Mr Scrumptious | 5 East Reach | 159 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | 30-33 East Reach | 138 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Billet Street | 426 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | The County, East Street | 538 yd | |
| Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd | Dellers Wharf, Priory Bridge Road | 726 yd | |
| Iceland | 59 High Street | 758 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Taunton) 153-156 153-156 EAST REACH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 235 yd |
| Victoria Park Playing Fields MITRE COURT | grass pitches | 347 yd |
| Elect Fitness (Closed) Viney Street | health and fitness suite | 409 yd |
| Somerset County Cricket Club ST. JAMES STREET | grass pitches | 505 yd |
| Academy Personal Fitness Centre (Closed) St. James Street | health and fitness suite | 526 yd |
| St Georges Catholic School The Mount | grass pitches, swimming pool | 593 yd |
| St James St (Closed) St. James Street | swimming pool | 610 yd |
| Kings College Astroturf Pitch (Closed) Kings House Kings House South Road | artificial grass pitch | 630 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Taunton) 13-14 13-14 ORCHARD | health and fitness suite | 662 yd |
| Taunton Town Football Club WORDSWORTH DRIVE | grass pitches | 697 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.