Holway Avenue is in Taunton and in Somerset district. TA1 3AP 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 Holway Avenue, Taunton, TA1 3AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA1 3AR, TA1 3TW, TA1 3AW, TA1 3AQ, TA1 3AG, TA1 2EY, TA1 3DU, TA1 3EU, TA1 2YB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TA1 3AP has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.1% 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 | 51.1% | 56.1% | 5.0% | 51.0% | 5.1% |
| Male | 48.9% | 43.9% | -5.0% | 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 | 42.2% | 41.6% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37% | 43.4% | 6.4% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 8.6% | -4.2% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 52.2% | 50.9% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 32.9% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 12.5% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 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 | 19.9% | 10.6% | -9.3% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 9.2% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 21.2% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 16.1% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 34.1% | 2.8% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.7% | 93% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
In this area, 88% 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 | 91.2% | 88% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 5.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 88.6% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 1.4% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.1% | 13.5% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holway Avenue was 79.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.7% lower than the Bishop's Hull & Taunton West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holway Avenue has the 56th highest crime rate of 127 local areas in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West and the 577th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Holway Avenue, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2023-08-29 | £185,804 |
| 27 Holway Avenue, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2023-06-01 | £324,402 |
| 31 Holway Avenue, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2022-01-31 | £259,138 |
| 35 Holway Avenue, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2020-08-21 | £229,670 |
| 39 Holway Avenue, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £214,000 | 2018-12-10 | £271,668 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 240 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School The Mount , TA1 3NR | 3out of 4 | 475 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Church School Cranmer Road , TA1 1XU | 3out of 4 | 687 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holway Park Community Primary School Shakespeare Avenue , TA1 2JA | 2out of 4 | 914 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackbrook Primary School Ashbourne Crescent , TA1 2RA | 3out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 742 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle School Wellington Road , TA1 5AU | 4out of 4 | 2,034 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Taunton Academy Cheddon Road , TA2 7QP | 2out of 4 | 3,273 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Community School School Road , Monkton Heathfield TA2 8PD | 4out of 4 | 3,606 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 | 483 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Bridge School 54 Silver Street , Taunton TA1 3DL | - not rated | 280 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College Taunton South Road , TA1 3LA | - not rated | 292 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Taunton Deane Partnership College Byron Road , TA1 2JD | 3out of 4 | 675 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sky Academy Pickeridge Close , TA2 7HW | - not rated | 2,128 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Queen's College Trull Road , TA1 4QS | - not rated | 2,191 yd | Other independent school | 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 | 443 yd | |
| Canton Takeaway | 113 East Reach | 501 yd | |
| Chopsticks Asian Food | 132 East Reach | 510 yd | |
| The Cafe @ Taunton Antiques Market | Taunton Antiques Market, 25-29 Silver Street | 514 yd | |
| 7 Days | 23 East Reach | 542 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flying Horse | 123 Wordsworth Drive | 437 yd | |
| Racehorse Inn | The Flat, The Racehorse Inn, 157 East Reach | 584 yd | |
| Victoria Gate | 51-52 East Reach | 596 yd | |
| Molly Malones | Tancred Street | 700 yd | |
| The Somerset Inn | Somerset Inn, 46 Alfred Street | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Town | 13a East Reach | 78 yd | |
| The Star Fish Bar | 92 Eastleigh Road | 481 yd | |
| Master's Grill Kebab House | 112 East Reach | 492 yd | |
| South Dragon House | 13 Silver Street | 514 yd | |
| Pizza King | 26 East Reach | 535 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | 30-33 East Reach | 537 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Billet Street | 646 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | The County, East Street | 795 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 54 - 55 High Street | 970 yd | |
| Iceland | 59 High Street | 990 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 236 yd |
| Kings College Astroturf Pitch (Closed) Kings House Kings House South Road | artificial grass pitch | 310 yd |
| Richard Huish College SOUTH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 426 yd |
| Elect Fitness (Closed) Viney Street | health and fitness suite | 453 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Taunton) 153-156 153-156 EAST REACH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 564 yd |
| St Georges Catholic School The Mount | grass pitches, swimming pool | 580 yd |
| Taunton Deane Cricket Club THE CONVENT THE CONVENT MOUNT STREET | grass pitches | 684 yd |
| Bishop Fox'S School BISHOP FOX DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 688 yd |
| Ymca (Taunton) LISIEUX WAY | artificial grass pitch, squash courts | 765 yd |
| Ash Meadow Playing Field South Road | grass pitches | 794 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 | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.82 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.82 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.