The Fairways is in Sherford, Taunton and in Somerset district. TA1 3PA is located in the Comeytrowe & Trull electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Taunton Deane. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Fairways, Sherford, Taunton, TA1 3PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA1 3QS, TA1 3RA, TA1 3RB, TA1 3RE, TA1 3RD, TA1 3QT, TA1 3QR, TA1 3QZ, TA1 3QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TA1 3PA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51.9% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.1% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of TA1 3PA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 18.7% | 23% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.9% | 57.3% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 13.1% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 13.4% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 7% | 4.2% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.4%) 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 | 49.5% | 57.9% | 8.4% | 48.4% | 9.5% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 31.5% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 8.6% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 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 3PA this area, 7.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13% | 7.9% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 7.1% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 17.5% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 3.8% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 15.8% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.6% | 46.7% | 4.1% | 33.8% | 12.9% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.9% | 96.6% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90.1% 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 | 93% | 90.1% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 90.1% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 1% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | 10.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 56.2% | 46.2% | 10.0% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Fairways was 14.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.9% lower than the Bishop's Hull & Taunton West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Fairways has the 19th lowest crime rate of 127 local areas in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West and the 188th lowest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 The Fairways, Taunton, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £375,363 | 2024-11-15 | £385,189 |
| 28 The Fairways, Taunton, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-04-16 | £464,155 |
| 51 The Fairways, Taunton, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-11-21 | £348,272 |
| 3 The Fairways, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-08-23 | £341,972 |
| 45 The Fairways, Taunton, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-05-26 | £393,853 |
TA1 3PA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Catholic School The Mount , TA1 3NR | 3out of 4 | 923 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield Primary School Parkfield Road , TA1 4RT | 2out of 4 | 997 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton Henderson Close , TA1 4TU | 3out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School South Street , TA1 3AF | 1out of 4 | 1,289 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Town Academy Staplegrove Road , TA1 1DF | 3out of 4 | 1,631 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 920 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle School Wellington Road , TA1 5AU | 4out of 4 | 1,689 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Taunton Academy Cheddon Road , TA2 7QP | 2out of 4 | 3,983 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Community School School Road , Monkton Heathfield TA2 8PD | 4out of 4 | 4,828 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 | 1,025 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen's College Trull Road , TA1 4QS | - not rated | 961 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College Taunton South Road , TA1 3LA | - not rated | 966 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Silver Bridge School 54 Silver Street , Taunton TA1 3DL | - not rated | 1,075 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Taunton Deane Partnership College Byron Road , TA1 2JD | 3out of 4 | 1,807 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Taunton School Staplegrove Road , TA2 6AD | - not rated | 2,647 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blagdon Village Management | Blagdon Village, Kinglake Drive | 348 yd | |
| St Georges Church Hall and Tuk-tuk | St Georges Church, Wilton, Fons George Road | 542 yd | |
| Cullens Catering at Vivary Golf Club | Vivary Park Golf Course, Vivary Park | 704 yd | |
| The Coffee Station | Vivary Pavillion, Vivary Park, Upper High Street | 751 yd | |
| Open Door | Open Door, 1a Mount Street | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vivary Arms | Wilton Street | 681 yd | |
| The Knowls | The Knowls, 86 Trull Road | 779 yd | |
| Taunton Masonic Hall | Masonic Hall, The Crescent | 905 yd | |
| The Lawns Social Club Taunton Ltd | The Lawns, Mary Street | 936 yd | |
| The Cricketers | 15-16 High Street | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivary Park Ice Cream | Ice Cream Parlour, Land adj to the Pavilion | 574 yd | |
| Blue Mango | 1 Westgate Street | 887 yd | |
| Blue Fish - Fish and Chips | 193 Galmington Road | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | 54 - 55 High Street | 1,006 yd | |
| Iceland | 59 High Street | 1,060 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ash Meadow Playing Field South Road | grass pitches | 492 yd |
| Vivary Golf Course Vivary Park | golf | 615 yd |
| Taunton Deane Cricket Club THE CONVENT THE CONVENT MOUNT STREET | grass pitches | 617 yd |
| Taunton Bowling Club FONS GEORGE | indoor bowls | 666 yd |
| Bishop Fox'S School BISHOP FOX DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 831 yd |
| Wyvern Club MOUNTFIELDS ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 867 yd |
| St Georges Catholic School The Mount | grass pitches, swimming pool | 943 yd |
| Richard Huish College SOUTH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 956 yd |
| Kings College Astroturf Pitch (Closed) Kings House Kings House South Road | artificial grass pitch | 982 yd |
| Taunton Cssc Sports & Leisure (Closed) Trull Road | grass pitches | 1,000 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 | 34.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 31.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 49.32 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 49.32 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 13.38 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.