East Reach is in Taunton and in Somerset district. TA1 3EP 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 East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA1 1TE, TA1 3HN, TA1 1TH, TA1 3FH, TA1 3EW, TA1 3AA, TA1 1SU, TA1 1SY, TA1 1ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TA1 3EP is primarily male, with 54.9% 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 | 49.7% | 45.1% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -5.9% |
| Male | 50.3% | 54.9% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 5.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around TA1 3EP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 60.6% | 55.6% | -5.0% | 37.9% | 17.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.2% | 23.7% | 1.5% | 44.2% | -20.5% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 5.9% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 12.8% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.1%) 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 | 50.3% | 47.9% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 40.2% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 9.3% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.5% | 14.5% | 2.0% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 10.2% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 11.8% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 5.3% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 20.4% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.1% | 32.9% | -1.2% | 33.8% | -0.9% |
| Other | 8.6% | 4.9% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 1.6% | -4.1% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 89.9% | 80.4% | -9.5% | 81.4% | -1.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Other | 1.3% | 5.6% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, 62.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 62.8% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -20.4% |
| European Union | 13.2% | 23.9% | 10.7% | 6.1% | 17.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.9% | 6.1% | -1.8% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 73% | 62.8% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -20.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 10.9% | 5.6% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.6% | 8% | -3.6% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 12.2% | 7.5% | 1.9% | 10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.4% | 76.7% | -21.3% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 10.3% | 1.3% | 9.0% |
| Romania | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Turkey | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 44% | 46.2% | -2.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Reach was 63.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.6% lower than the Bishop's Hull & Taunton West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
East Reach has the 63rd highest crime rate of 127 local areas in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West and the 722nd highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -89.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 20 East Reach, Taunton, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-03-31 | £111,480 |
| Ground Floor 21 East Reach, Taunton, Somerset Other, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2022-12-05 | £61,199 |
| Flat 1 20 East Reach, Taunton, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2020-12-18 | £101,943 |
| 25 East Reach, Taunton, Somerset Other, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2019-07-26 | £213,126 |
| 20 East Reach, Taunton, Somerset Other, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2019-06-01 | £131,468 |
TA1 3EP 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 | 144 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 51 |
| Human health and social work activities | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James Church School Cranmer Road , TA1 1XU | 3out of 4 | 260 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School South Street , TA1 3AF | 1out of 4 | 300 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School The Mount , TA1 3NR | 3out of 4 | 533 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Town Academy Staplegrove Road , TA1 1DF | 3out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church School Grove Terrace , TA2 6HA | 3out of 4 | 1,266 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 | 1,236 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle School Wellington Road , TA1 5AU | 4out of 4 | 1,706 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Taunton Academy Cheddon Road , TA2 7QP | 2out of 4 | 2,755 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Community School School Road , Monkton Heathfield TA2 8PD | 4out of 4 | 3,419 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 | 997 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 | 437 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College Taunton South Road , TA1 3LA | - not rated | 594 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Taunton Deane Partnership College Byron Road , TA1 2JD | 3out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sky Academy Pickeridge Close , TA2 7HW | - not rated | 1,665 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Taunton School Staplegrove Road , TA2 6AD | - not rated | 1,964 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Days | 23 East Reach | 4 yd | |
| Chopsticks Asian Food | 132 East Reach | 42 yd | |
| Roasties | 15 East Reach | 75 yd | |
| Smiley's Plaice | 12b East Reach | 75 yd | |
| Chahoose Food Court | 16 East Reach | 75 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Racehorse Inn | The Flat, The Racehorse Inn, 157 East Reach | 194 yd | |
| Molly Malones | Tancred Street | 209 yd | |
| Victoria Gate | 51-52 East Reach | 336 yd | |
| The Princess Royal Inn | The Princess Royal Inn, 25 Canon Street | 402 yd | |
| Allstars (Taunton) Limited | 22-23 East Street | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza King | 26 East Reach | 29 yd | |
| Master's Grill Kebab House | 112 East Reach | 104 yd | |
| Mr Scrumptious | 5 East Reach | 118 yd | |
| The Golden Castle Takeaway | 39 East Reach | 128 yd | |
| Marmaris Kebab End Pizza | 29 East Reach | 136 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | 30-33 East Reach | 128 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Billet Street | 379 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | The County, East Street | 508 yd | |
| Iceland | 59 High Street | 735 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 54 - 55 High Street | 746 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Taunton) 153-156 153-156 EAST REACH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 182 yd |
| Elect Fitness (Closed) Viney Street | health and fitness suite | 379 yd |
| Victoria Park Playing Fields MITRE COURT | grass pitches | 420 yd |
| St Georges Catholic School The Mount | grass pitches, swimming pool | 522 yd |
| Kings College Astroturf Pitch (Closed) Kings House Kings House South Road | artificial grass pitch | 538 yd |
| Somerset County Cricket Club ST. JAMES STREET | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| Academy Personal Fitness Centre (Closed) St. James Street | health and fitness suite | 584 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Taunton) 13-14 13-14 ORCHARD | health and fitness suite | 635 yd |
| St James St (Closed) St. James Street | swimming pool | 652 yd |
| Taunton Town Football Club WORDSWORTH DRIVE | grass pitches | 711 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.