Charles Crescent is in Taunton and in Somerset district. TA1 2XN 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 Charles Crescent, Taunton, TA1 2XN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA1 2XW, TA1 2DS, TA1 2XP, TA1 2XL, TA1 2DP, TA1 2XU, TA1 2DR, TA1 2BX, TA1 2XD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TA1 2XN is primarily male, with 54.1% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 45.9% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -5.1% |
| Male | 49.8% | 54.1% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 5.1% |
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 | 33.6% | 39.6% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.1% | 35.8% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -8.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 14.9% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 5.2% | -5.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 29.4% | 37.1% | 7.7% | 48.4% | -11.3% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 33.9% | -3.0% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 26.6% | 21.2% | -5.4% | 12.7% | 8.5% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 6.2% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 21.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.6% | 27.8% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 13% | 2.1% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 12.2% | -6.9% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 6.3% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 15.2% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 21.5% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -12.3% |
| Other | 3.5% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99% | 95.5% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
In this area, 88.6% 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 | 96.9% | 88.6% | -8.3% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 88.6% | -8.3% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.1% | 76.7% | -9.6% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 22.8% | 13.5% | 9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charles Crescent was 237.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 168.7% higher than the Monkton & North Curry average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Charles Crescent has the 5th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Monkton & North Curry and the 143rd highest crime rate of 1,846 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 174.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 24.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6A Charles Crescent, Taunton, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2025-08-13 | £260,540 |
| 40 Charles Crescent, Taunton, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2023-03-24 | £217,440 |
| 32 Charles Crescent, Taunton, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2020-04-09 | £265,357 |
| 4 Charles Crescent, Taunton, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2019-08-02 | £230,145 |
| 6 Charles Crescent, Taunton, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2019-06-27 | £233,971 |
TA1 2XN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Retired | 77 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minerva Primary School Outer Circle , Somerset TA1 2BU | 2out of 4 | 429 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Minerva Primary School Outer Circle , TA1 2BU | - not rated | 451 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halcon Community Primary School Outer Circle , TA1 2BU | - not rated | 451 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackbrook Primary School Ashbourne Crescent , TA1 2RA | 3out of 4 | 717 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackbrook Primary School Ashbourne Crescent , TA1 2RA | - not rated | 717 yd | Community school | No | 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 | - not rated | 2,035 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Augustine of Canterbury School Lyngford Road , TA2 7EF | - not rated | 2,054 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkton Wood Academy School Road , Monkton Heathfield TA2 8PD | 1out of 4 | 2,067 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Fox's School Bishop Fox Drive , TA1 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,292 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Fox's Community School Bishop Fox Drive , TA1 3HQ | - not rated | 2,292 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,070 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Huish College South Road , TA1 3DZ | - not rated | 2,070 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerset College of Arts and Technology Wellington Road , TA1 5AX | - not rated | 3,585 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 | 1,278 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fcl Rexhill House , Hyde Lane TA2 8BU | - not rated | 1,664 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge College 86-88 Priory Bridge Road , TA1 1QA | - not rated | 1,874 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sky Academy Pickeridge Close , TA2 7HW | 1out of 4 | 1,970 yd | Academy special converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sky College Pickeridge Close , TA2 7HW | - not rated | 1,986 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 426 yd | |
| Holiday Inn, M5, J25 | Holiday Inn, Deane Gate Avenue | 490 yd | |
| WPA | Rivergate House, Blackbrook Park Avenue | 604 yd | |
| Costa Drive Thru | Taunton Riverside Retail Park, Hankridge Way | 632 yd | |
| Dee Dees Cafe | Unit 1, Hankridge Way | 663 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hankridge Arms | Hankridge Way | 632 yd | |
| Rose Inn | Rose Inn, 55 Hamilton Road | 776 yd | |
| Bathpool Inn | Bridgwater Road | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Phoenix Takeaway | 108 Roman Road | 381 yd | |
| Sea Bass Fish and Chips | 49-51 Hamilton Road | 776 yd | |
| Many Ho's Takeaway | 10 Severn Drive | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Heron Gate | 632 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 2 Severn Drive | 811 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Roman Road | 834 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Bridgwater Road | 921 yd | |
| ASDA STORES LTD (Supermarket) | Asda, Creechbarrow Road | 995 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| You Fit Health Club (Taunton) DEANE GATE AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 492 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Taunton) (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 680 yd |
| Hamilton Gault Playing Field AVILL CRESCENT | grass pitches | 772 yd |
| Ymca (Taunton) LISIEUX WAY | artificial grass pitch, squash courts | 986 yd |
| Taunton Town Football Club WORDSWORTH DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,057 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 | 51.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 950 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 950 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 200 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.