Northfield Road is in Taunton and in Somerset district. TA1 1XE 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 Northfield Road, Taunton, TA1 1XE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA1 1XF, TA1 1XN, TA1 1XJ, TA1 1XD, TA1 1XG, TA1 1XQ, TA1 1DG, TA1 1XB, TA1 1DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TA1 1XE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 49.4% | 53.3% | 3.9% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 50.6% | 46.7% | -3.9% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 | 35.4% | 31.6% | -3.8% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.7% | 49.1% | 0.4% | 44.2% | 4.9% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 12.7% | 4.1% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4.2% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.9% | 53.5% | -3.4% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 35.4% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 7% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 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% | 16.2% | 6.2% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 9% | 1.6% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 11.9% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6.2% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 16.7% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.2% | 37.1% | -5.1% | 33.8% | 3.3% |
| Other | 5% | 2.9% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.4% | 91.2% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 9.8% |
| Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 80.7% 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% | 80.7% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 9.6% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 80.4% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 6.3% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 7.7% | 7.0% | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 4.1% | -1.2% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.2% | 76.7% | -5.5% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 5.1% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northfield Road was 135.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.2% lower than the Bishop's Hull & Taunton West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Northfield Road has the 34th highest crime rate of 127 local areas in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West and the 320th highest crime rate of 1,846 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Northfield Road, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2025-03-26 | £311,268 |
| 6 Northfield Road, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £199,000 | 2021-03-05 | £227,760 |
| 12 Northfield Road, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2020-03-27 | £231,895 |
| 3 Northfield Road, Taunton, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £243,100 | 2019-07-19 | £296,201 |
| 10 Northfield Road, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £179,000 | 2016-11-25 | £245,500 |
TA1 1XE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Education | 34 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Other | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Town Academy Staplegrove Road , TA1 1DF | 3out of 4 | 169 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Town Community Primary School Staplegrove Road , TA1 1DF | - not rated | 169 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Tangier , TA1 4AY | - not rated | 499 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church School Grove Terrace , TA2 6HA | - not rated | 830 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Grove Terrace , TA2 6HA | - not rated | 830 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Castle School Wellington Road , TA1 5AU | - not rated | 619 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle School Wellington Road , TA1 5AU | 4out of 4 | 619 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Augustine of Canterbury School Lyngford Road , TA2 7EF | - not rated | 1,666 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Fox's School Bishop Fox Drive , TA1 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,044 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Fox's Community School Bishop Fox Drive , TA1 3HQ | - not rated | 2,044 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset College of Arts and Technology Wellington Road , TA1 5AX | - not rated | 718 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Huish College South Road , TA1 3DZ | - not rated | 1,899 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Huish College South Road , TA1 3DZ | - not rated | 1,899 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beehive Pre-Preparatory School 68 Wellington Road , TA1 5AP | - not rated | 568 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Provision Centre Holway Centre , Byron Road TA1 2JD | - not rated | 682 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerset Medical Tuition Service Social Inclusion and Access , County Hall TA1 4DY | - not rated | 706 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Taunton Centre Co Somerset College, Wellington Road , TA1 5AX | - not rated | 718 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Taunton School Staplegrove Road , TA2 6AD | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Weir | French Weir Park | 127 yd | |
| Maliha & Taj Indian & Bengali Restaurant | 3 Staplegrove Road | 278 yd | |
| Skewer House | 41 Bridge Street | 354 yd | |
| Bare Grills | 45 Bridge Street | 354 yd | |
| Mattancherry | 10 Station Road | 383 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Arms (also t/a 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger) | 22 Staplegrove Road | 282 yd | |
| The Black Horse | 36 Bridge Street | 396 yd | |
| The Coal Orchard | 30 Bridge Street | 445 yd | |
| Zinc Taunton | 4 Bridge Street | 480 yd | |
| Crown & Sceptre | 76 Station Road | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boba Corner | 52 Bridge Street | 391 yd | |
| Tuck O Land | 29b Bridge Street | 400 yd | |
| Grillet | 19 Bridge Street | 400 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 40 Station Road | 414 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco, Castle Street | 436 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Co-op Taunton | Unit 1, Belvedere Retail Park, Station Road | 372 yd | |
| TESCO STORES LTD | Tesco, Castle Street | 436 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Uk, Castle Street | 490 yd | |
| Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd | Dellers Wharf, Priory Bridge Road | 661 yd | |
| Iceland | 59 High Street | 792 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elms Tennis Club ELMS LAWN TENNIS CLUB ELMS LAWN TENNIS CLUB ELM GROVE | tennis courts | 285 yd |
| Taunton Pool STATION ROAD | swimming pool | 369 yd |
| Curves For Women (Taunton) (Closed) YARDE PLACE | health and fitness suite | 401 yd |
| Activate Fitness 30A 30A BRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite | 452 yd |
| The Castle School WELLINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 617 yd |
| St James St (Closed) St. James Street | swimming pool | 643 yd |
| Academy Personal Fitness Centre (Closed) St. James Street | health and fitness suite | 755 yd |
| Bridgewater & Taunton College (Taunton Centre) BRIDGWATER AND TAUNTON COLLEGE BRIDGWATER AND TAUNTON COLLEGE WELLINGTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 797 yd |
| Somerset County Cricket Club ST. JAMES STREET | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Taunton) 13-14 13-14 ORCHARD | health and fitness suite | 861 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 | 71 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.