Severn Drive is in Taunton and in Somerset district. TA1 2PW is located in the Taunton East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Taunton Deane. This postcode has been in use since 2001-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Severn Drive, Taunton, TA1 2PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA1 2PL, TA1 2PN, TA1 2TB, TA1 2TE, TA1 2TF, TA1 2JZ, TA1 2TD, TA1 2JT, TA1 2LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TA1 2PW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 54.6% | 52.4% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 45.4% | 47.6% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 | 32% | 36.1% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 47.6% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 3.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 2.1% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 9.4% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (89.2%) 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 | 63.1% | 50.6% | -12.5% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 31% | 38.6% | 7.6% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 5% | 10.2% | 5.2% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
In the area around TA1 2PW this area, 8.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10% | 8.1% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 9% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 18.4% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 7.3% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.5% | 21.8% | 2.3% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.8% | 32.9% | 0.1% | 33.8% | -0.9% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2.6% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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 | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.8% | 93.4% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 86.1% 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 | 90.6% | 86.1% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 10.8% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 86.1% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 9% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Severn Drive was 16.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.2% lower than the Monkton & North Curry average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Severn Drive has the 8th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Monkton & North Curry and the 224th lowest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86 Severn Drive, Taunton, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2025-09-24 | £355,000 |
| 67 Severn Drive, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2025-06-11 | £337,469 |
| 81 Severn Drive, Taunton, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2025-02-11 | £323,349 |
| 61 Severn Drive, Taunton, Somerset Other, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2024-07-12 | £183,078 |
| 61 Severn Drive, Taunton, Somerset Other, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2024-07-12 | £183,078 |
TA1 2PW 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 | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minerva Primary School Outer Circle , TA1 2BU | 1out of 4 | 418 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackbrook Primary School Ashbourne Crescent , TA1 2RA | 3out of 4 | 478 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holway Park Community Primary School Shakespeare Avenue , TA1 2JA | 2out of 4 | 667 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Church School Cranmer Road , TA1 1XU | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School South Street , TA1 3AF | 1out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 1,557 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Community School School Road , Monkton Heathfield TA2 8PD | 4out of 4 | 2,684 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle School Wellington Road , TA1 5AU | 4out of 4 | 2,840 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Taunton Academy Cheddon Road , TA2 7QP | 2out of 4 | 3,138 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,319 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taunton Deane Partnership College Byron Road , TA1 2JD | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silver Bridge School 54 Silver Street , Taunton TA1 3DL | - not rated | 1,256 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College Taunton South Road , TA1 3LA | - not rated | 1,315 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sky Academy Pickeridge Close , TA2 7HW | - not rated | 1,861 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Selworthy Special School Selworthy Road , TA2 8HD | 3out of 4 | 2,355 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pink Garlic | 53 Hamilton Road | 384 yd | |
| The Hub Cafe | Victoria House, Victoria Street | 805 yd | |
| Zian Palace | 55 East Reach | 825 yd | |
| Blackbrook Leisure Centre and Spa Cafe | Blackbrook Pavilion, Blackbrook Way | 857 yd | |
| Harvester Griffin | Blackbrook Park Avenue | 892 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Inn | Rose Inn, 55 Hamilton Road | 384 yd | |
| The Flying Horse | 123 Wordsworth Drive | 619 yd | |
| The Somerset Inn | Somerset Inn, 46 Alfred Street | 755 yd | |
| Victoria Gate | 51-52 East Reach | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Many Ho's Takeaway | 10 Severn Drive | 301 yd | |
| Sea Bass Fish and Chips | 49-51 Hamilton Road | 384 yd | |
| The Phoenix Takeaway | 108 Roman Road | 586 yd | |
| The Star Fish Bar | 92 Eastleigh Road | 671 yd | |
| Ali Baba | 1 Grays Road | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 2 Severn Drive | 301 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Roman Road | 502 yd | |
| ASDA STORES LTD (Supermarket) | Asda, Creechbarrow Road | 974 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 30-33 East Reach | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Gault Playing Field AVILL CRESCENT | grass pitches | 261 yd |
| Ymca (Taunton) LISIEUX WAY | artificial grass pitch, squash courts | 293 yd |
| Taunton Town Football Club WORDSWORTH DRIVE | grass pitches | 496 yd |
| Elect Fitness (Closed) Viney Street | health and fitness suite | 763 yd |
| Taunton Deane Bowls Club Ltd BLACKBROOK WAY | indoor bowls | 861 yd |
| Blackbrook Leisure Centre BLACKBROOK WAY | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 927 yd |
| Blackbrook Pavilion Playing Fields BLACKBROOK WAY | grass pitches | 979 yd |
| Victoria Park Playing Fields MITRE COURT | grass pitches | 991 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 | 46.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 950 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 950 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 200 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.