Clarence Street is in Taunton and in Somerset district. TA1 1XA 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clarence Street, Taunton, TA1 1XA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA1 1AD, TA1 1JZ, TA1 1UY, TA1 1UZ, TA1 1UU, TA1 1UT, TA1 1XB, TA1 1US, TA1 1XD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TA1 1XA, 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 Clarence Street 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.
Clarence Street 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Clarence Street, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £262,500 | 2024-08-09 | £268,165 |
| 4 Clarence Street, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-02-01 | £215,433 |
| 2 Clarence Street, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £199,950 | 2022-02-11 | £215,331 |
| 7 Clarence Street, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-11-30 | £299,531 |
| 7 Clarence Street, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2021-03-31 | £181,886 |
| 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 | 217 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield Primary School Parkfield Road , TA1 4RT | 2out of 4 | 818 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church School Grove Terrace , TA2 6HA | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School The Mount , TA1 3NR | 3out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Church School Cranmer Road , TA1 1XU | 3out of 4 | 1,212 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 | 654 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Fox's School Bishop Fox Drive , TA1 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,856 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Taunton Academy Cheddon Road , TA2 7QP | 2out of 4 | 2,621 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Community School School Road , Monkton Heathfield TA2 8PD | 4out of 4 | 4,163 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 | 1,720 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 | 1,175 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Taunton School Staplegrove Road , TA2 6AD | - not rated | 1,201 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Taunton Preparatory School Staplegrove Road , TA2 6AE | - not rated | 1,201 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College Taunton South Road , TA1 3LA | - not rated | 1,268 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's College Trull Road , TA1 4QS | - not rated | 1,920 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taunton Deane Moose Club | Moose Hall, Tower Lane | 257 yd | |
| The Museum of Somerset Cafe | Taunton Castle, Castle Green | 272 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza | 11 Bridge Street | 304 yd | |
| Skewer House | 41 Bridge Street | 311 yd | |
| Bare Grills | 45 Bridge Street | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mackenzie's | Castle Green | 286 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo Ltd | Corporation Street | 313 yd | |
| The Coal Orchard | 30 Bridge Street | 338 yd | |
| The Black Horse | 36 Bridge Street | 345 yd | |
| Zinc Taunton | 4 Bridge Street | 354 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuck O Land | 29b Bridge Street | 298 yd | |
| Grillet | 19 Bridge Street | 298 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco, Castle Street | 327 yd | |
| Boba Corner | 52 Bridge Street | 339 yd | |
| Greggs Plc | Greggs, 8A North Street | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Uk, Castle Street | 311 yd | |
| TESCO STORES LTD | Tesco, Castle Street | 327 yd | |
| Welcome Co-op Taunton | Unit 1, Belvedere Retail Park, Station Road | 424 yd | |
| Iceland | 59 High Street | 495 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 54 - 55 High Street | 539 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Curves For Women (Taunton) (Closed) YARDE PLACE | health and fitness suite | 277 yd |
| Activate Fitness 30A 30A BRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite | 353 yd |
| Taunton Pool STATION ROAD | swimming pool | 466 yd |
| St James St (Closed) St. James Street | swimming pool | 474 yd |
| Elms Tennis Club ELMS LAWN TENNIS CLUB ELMS LAWN TENNIS CLUB ELM GROVE | tennis courts | 568 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Taunton) 13-14 13-14 ORCHARD | health and fitness suite | 570 yd |
| Academy Personal Fitness Centre (Closed) St. James Street | health and fitness suite | 612 yd |
| Somerset County Cricket Club ST. JAMES STREET | grass pitches | 710 yd |
| The Castle School WELLINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 749 yd |
| Taunton Bowling Club FONS GEORGE | indoor bowls | 853 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 | 48.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.