Russett Road is in Taunton and in Somerset district. TA1 2XD 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 Russett Road, Taunton, TA1 2XD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA1 2XS, TA1 2XF, TA1 2XE, TA1 2XR, TA1 2XB, TA1 2XG, TA1 2XU, TA1 2XH, TA1 2XP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TA1 2XD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.8% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.2% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 28.7% | 40.4% | 11.7% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.7% | 30.5% | -11.2% | 44.2% | -13.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 17.1% | 17.2% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 8.9% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.1% | 44.8% | 10.7% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 25.8% | -11.4% | 33.6% | -7.8% |
| Fair health | 21.1% | 21.4% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 8.7% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 5.6% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.7% | 23% | -18.7% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 15.7% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 18.6% | 2.9% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 10.3% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 15.7% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.2% | 14.2% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -19.6% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| White | 97.7% | 95.2% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 90.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.6% | 90.7% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 6.9% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 90.7% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 4% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.1% | 76.7% | -14.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 5.2% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 30.2% | 13.5% | 16.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.2% | 37.2% | 9.0% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Russett Road was 66.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.3% lower than the Monkton & North Curry average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Russett Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Monkton & North Curry and the 683rd highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Russett Road, Taunton, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2016-10-14 | £194,630 |
| 15 Russett Road, Taunton, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £121,950 | 2014-06-06 | £194,310 |
| Store 3B Russett Road, Taunton, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2014-02-20 | £138,686 |
| 9 Russett Road, Taunton, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2009-08-24 | £131,806 |
| 7 Russett Road, Taunton, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2007-06-29 | £230,349 |
TA1 2XD 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 | 71 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minerva Primary School Outer Circle , TA1 2BU | 1out of 4 | 554 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackbrook Primary School Ashbourne Crescent , TA1 2RA | 3out of 4 | 911 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holway Park Community Primary School Shakespeare Avenue , TA1 2JA | 2out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nerrols Primary School and Nursery Nerrols Drive , TA2 8GS | - not rated | 1,630 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Church School Cranmer Road , TA1 1XU | 3out of 4 | 1,738 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathfield Community School School Road , Monkton Heathfield TA2 8PD | 4out of 4 | 1,841 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Fox's School Bishop Fox Drive , TA1 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,467 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Taunton Academy Cheddon Road , TA2 7QP | 2out of 4 | 3,137 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle School Wellington Road , TA1 5AU | 4out of 4 | 3,588 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,239 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 | 1,454 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sky Academy Pickeridge Close , TA2 7HW | - not rated | 1,924 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Silver Bridge School 54 Silver Street , Taunton TA1 3DL | - not rated | 2,156 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Somerset School Creech Court , Mill Lane TA3 5PX | - not rated | 2,157 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College Taunton South Road , TA1 3LA | - not rated | 2,230 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Lodge | White Lodge, 81 Bridgwater Road | 341 yd | |
| Holiday Inn, M5, J25 | Holiday Inn, Deane Gate Avenue | 393 yd | |
| Costa Drive Thru | Taunton Riverside Retail Park, Hankridge Way | 453 yd | |
| Odeon Cinema | Heron Gate | 487 yd | |
| Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd | Heron Gate | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hankridge Arms | Hankridge Way | 453 yd | |
| Bathpool Inn | Bridgwater Road | 909 yd | |
| Rose Inn | Rose Inn, 55 Hamilton Road | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Phoenix Takeaway | 108 Roman Road | 524 yd | |
| Sea Bass Fish and Chips | 49-51 Hamilton Road | 952 yd | |
| Many Ho's Takeaway | 10 Severn Drive | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Heron Gate | 453 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Bridgwater Road | 773 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 2 Severn Drive | 996 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Roman Road | 999 yd | |
| ASDA STORES LTD (Supermarket) | Asda, Creechbarrow Road | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| You Fit Health Club (Taunton) DEANE GATE AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 397 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Taunton) (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 586 yd |
| Hamilton Gault Playing Field AVILL CRESCENT | grass pitches | 959 yd |
| Taunton Rugby Club HYDE PARK HYDE PARK HYDE LANE | grass pitches | 1,085 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 | 33.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.