Northleigh Road is in Taunton and in Somerset district. TA1 2XX is located in the Taunton South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Taunton Deane. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Northleigh Road, Taunton, TA1 2XX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA1 2JL, TA1 2YE, TA1 2XY, TA1 2YA, TA1 2HS, TA1 2HQ, TA1 2YD, TA1 2JJ, TA1 2HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TA1 2XX has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.3% of the population 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 | 50.9% | 57.3% | 6.4% | 51.0% | 6.3% |
| Male | 49.1% | 42.7% | -6.4% | 49.0% | -6.3% |
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 | 33.5% | 39.6% | 6.1% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.8% | 41.1% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -3.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 5% | 3.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 12.2% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 3% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 54.3% | 54.3% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 28.4% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 10% | 12.8% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 2XX this area, 7.6% 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 | 16.2% | 7.6% | -8.6% | 18.2% | -10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 9.6% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 14.6% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 11.6% | 8.2% | 5.3% | 6.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19% | 27.3% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 10.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.6% | 26.8% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -7.0% |
| Other | 7.3% | 2.5% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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 | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.2% | 93.8% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 86.3% 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 | 91.7% | 86.3% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 6.6% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 5.4% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 86.3% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.6% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.7% | 76.7% | -6.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.1% | 37.2% | 8.9% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northleigh Road was 39.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.6% lower than the Taunton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Northleigh Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Taunton East and the 753rd lowest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Northleigh Road, Taunton, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-08-04 | £276,247 |
| 5 Northleigh Road, Taunton, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £193,600 | 2021-06-30 | £227,486 |
| 4 Northleigh Road, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2021-05-26 | £283,834 |
| 3 Northleigh Road, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2021-03-30 | £283,834 |
| 7 Northleigh Road, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £264,950 | 2019-09-27 | £329,612 |
TA1 2XX 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School South Street , TA1 3AF | 1out of 4 | 452 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Church School Cranmer Road , TA1 1XU | 3out of 4 | 555 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holway Park Community Primary School Shakespeare Avenue , TA1 2JA | 2out of 4 | 744 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School The Mount , TA1 3NR | 3out of 4 | 838 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Minerva Primary School Outer Circle , TA1 2BU | 1out of 4 | 978 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 | 1,090 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle School Wellington Road , TA1 5AU | 4out of 4 | 2,277 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Taunton Academy Cheddon Road , TA2 7QP | 2out of 4 | 3,081 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Community School School Road , Monkton Heathfield TA2 8PD | 4out of 4 | 3,186 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 | 828 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 | 481 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silver Bridge School 54 Silver Street , Taunton TA1 3DL | - not rated | 637 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College Taunton South Road , TA1 3LA | - not rated | 706 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sky Academy Pickeridge Close , TA2 7HW | - not rated | 1,866 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Selworthy Special School Selworthy Road , TA2 8HD | 3out of 4 | 2,401 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hub Cafe | Victoria House, Victoria Street | 263 yd | |
| Zian Palace | 55 East Reach | 384 yd | |
| Canton Takeaway | 113 East Reach | 463 yd | |
| Chopsticks Asian Food | 132 East Reach | 588 yd | |
| 7 Days | 23 East Reach | 589 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flying Horse | 123 Wordsworth Drive | 226 yd | |
| Victoria Gate | 51-52 East Reach | 384 yd | |
| The Somerset Inn | Somerset Inn, 46 Alfred Street | 429 yd | |
| Rose Inn | Rose Inn, 55 Hamilton Road | 661 yd | |
| Racehorse Inn | The Flat, The Racehorse Inn, 157 East Reach | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Star Fish Bar | 92 Eastleigh Road | 159 yd | |
| Ali Baba | 1 Grays Road | 296 yd | |
| China Town | 13a East Reach | 348 yd | |
| Silver River Takeaway | Silver River Take Away, 89 East Reach | 358 yd | |
| Munchies | 59 East Reach | 377 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | 30-33 East Reach | 493 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Roman Road | 707 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 2 Severn Drive | 757 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Billet Street | 886 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | The County, East Street | 1,038 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elect Fitness (Closed) Viney Street | health and fitness suite | 229 yd |
| Ymca (Taunton) LISIEUX WAY | artificial grass pitch, squash courts | 344 yd |
| Taunton Town Football Club WORDSWORTH DRIVE | grass pitches | 420 yd |
| Hamilton Gault Playing Field AVILL CRESCENT | grass pitches | 590 yd |
| King'S College KINGS COLLEGE KINGS COLLEGE SOUTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 614 yd |
| Victoria Park Playing Fields MITRE COURT | grass pitches | 655 yd |
| Kings College Astroturf Pitch (Closed) Kings House Kings House South Road | artificial grass pitch | 705 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Taunton) 153-156 153-156 EAST REACH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 722 yd |
| Richard Huish College SOUTH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 809 yd |
| St Georges Catholic School The Mount | grass pitches, swimming pool | 911 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.