Upper High Street, Taunton, TA1 3PX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TA1 3PX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.7% of residents 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	57.5%	55.7%	-1.8%	51.0%	4.7%
Male	42.5%	44.3%	1.8%	49.0%	-4.7%

Partnership Status

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	29.1%	26.1%	-3.0%	37.9%	-11.8%
Married: Opposite sex	48.2%	39.6%	-8.6%	44.2%	-4.6%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
Separated	2.2%	1.5%	-0.7%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	5.8%	10.6%	4.8%	9.1%	1.5%
Widowed	14.7%	20.8%	6.1%	6.1%	14.7%

Health

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	43.5%	43.2%	-0.3%	48.4%	-5.2%
Good health	33.2%	31.1%	-2.1%	33.6%	-2.5%
Fair health	18.8%	15.8%	-3.0%	12.7%	3.1%
Bad health	3.2%	9.5%	6.3%	4.0%	5.5%
Very bad health	1.3%	0.5%	-0.8%	1.2%	-0.7%

Education and Qualifications

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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	16.9%	14.1%	-2.8%	18.2%	-4.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.4%	8.8%	-0.6%	9.6%	-0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.5%	10%	-6.5%	13.4%	-3.4%
Apprenticeship	1.8%	3.8%	2.0%	5.3%	-1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.8%	10%	3.2%	16.9%	-6.9%
Degree or Similar	44.6%	50.6%	6.0%	33.8%	16.8%
Other	4%	2.6%	-1.4%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	3.1%	-2.6%
Other Asian	0.6%	1.6%	1.0%	1.6%	0.0%
Black African	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.5%	-1.4%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	0.9%	0.2%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97.8%	95.2%	-2.6%	81.4%	13.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.9% 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	91.4%	89.9%	-1.5%	83.2%	6.7%
European Union	4.2%	4.5%	0.3%	6.1%	-1.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	1.3%	0.8%	-0.5%	2.7%	-1.9%
Middle East and Asia	1.9%	1.9%	0.0%	5.6%	-3.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	1.1%	0.5%	1.3%	-0.2%
Oceania	0.6%	1.3%	0.7%	0.3%	1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.4%	89.9%	-1.5%	83.2%	6.7%
10+ Years	0%	5%	5.0%	9.8%	-4.8%
5-10 Years	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.9%	-2.1%
2-5 Years	1.9%	1.6%	-0.3%	2.2%	-0.6%
Less than 2 years	6.7%	2.6%	-4.1%	1.9%	0.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.5%	76.7%	-3.2%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
France	1.3%	0.3%	1.0%
Germany	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
Spain	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%
Poland	1%	1.3%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
Central and Western Africa	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Southern Asia	0.5%	1.2%	-0.7%
South-East Asia	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
North America and the Caribbean	1%	0.3%	0.7%
Oceania	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
No passport held	17.3%	13.5%	3.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.5%	37.2%	-3.7%
Christian	59.9%	46.2%	13.7%
Buddhist	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Not answered	5.3%	6.0%	-0.7%

Safety

Is Upper High Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper High Street was 151.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.9% lower than the Bishop's Hull & Taunton West average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Upper High Street has the 27th highest crime rate of 127 local areas in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West and the 259th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£44,300

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in TA1 3PX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Upper High Street are based on 110 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Somerset.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Upper High Street, Taunton, TA1 3PX

Estimated Average Property Prices for TA1 3PX

Average Price
£279,964

Semi-Detached
£516,972

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£672,598

Flats/Maisonettes
£123,868

Other
£265,136

Estimated Average Property Prices for Upper High Street

Average Price
£238,992

Semi-Detached
£359,241

Terraced
£285,056

Detached
£683,009

Flats/Maisonettes
£133,011

Other
£569,274

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Upper High Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 10 Vivary Gate Upper High Street, Taunton, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£187,000	2024-11-08	£187,592
Vivary House Upper High Street, Taunton, Somerset Other, an established residential building	£273,000	2023-09-19	£266,821
Flat 12 Vivary Gate Upper High Street, Taunton, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£160,000	2023-05-26	£157,840
Flat 14 Vivary Gate Upper High Street, Taunton, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£88,000	2022-03-30	£87,631
Flat 7 Vivary Gate Upper High Street, Taunton, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£210,000	2022-02-18	£210,443

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TA1 3PX

Employment

TA1 3PX 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in TA1 3PX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	156
Full-Time Employee	78
Self-Employed	33
Part-Time Employee	26
Long-Term Sick or disabled	14
Looking after home or family	12
Student (economically inactive)	8
Unemployed	6
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	33
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Education	12
Manufacturing	10
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Information and communication	6
Construction	5
Other	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Transport and storage	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St George's Catholic School The Mount , TA1 3NR	3out of 4	476 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Parkfield Primary School Parkfield Road , TA1 4RT	2out of 4	740 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
North Town Academy Staplegrove Road , TA1 1DF	3out of 4	832 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School South Street , TA1 3AF	1out of 4	834 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St James Church School Cranmer Road , TA1 1XU	3out of 4	1,081 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Castle School Wellington Road , TA1 5AU	4out of 4	1,140 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Fox's School Bishop Fox Drive , TA1 3HQ	3out of 4	1,193 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Taunton Academy Cheddon Road , TA2 7QP	2out of 4	3,163 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Heathfield Community School School Road , Monkton Heathfield TA2 8PD	4out of 4	4,240 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Richard Huish College South Road , TA1 3DZ	- not rated	1,096 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Silver Bridge School 54 Silver Street , Taunton TA1 3DL	- not rated	673 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
King's College Taunton South Road , TA1 3LA	- not rated	697 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Queen's College Trull Road , TA1 4QS	- not rated	1,525 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Taunton Deane Partnership College Byron Road , TA1 2JD	3out of 4	1,626 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Taunton School Staplegrove Road , TA2 6AD	- not rated	1,885 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
La Bonne Vie	33a High Street	96 yd
Cafe Expresso	38 High Street	96 yd
Blue Moon Cafe & Restaurant	39-40 High Street	102 yd
Green Days Cafe	45 High Street	131 yd
Exchange House	Exchange House, 12-14 The Crescent	143 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Taunton Masonic Hall	Masonic Hall, The Crescent	143 yd
The Lawns Social Club Taunton Ltd	The Lawns, Mary Street	222 yd
The Cricketers	15-16 High Street	271 yd
Cosy Club Taunton	Hunts Court	336 yd
Pitcher & Piano	Corporation Street	336 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Loafers Sandwich Bar	10 Bath Place	286 yd
Greggs	26 Orchard, Paul Street	298 yd
Blue Mango	1 Westgate Street	367 yd
Vivary Park Ice Cream	Ice Cream Parlour, Land adj to the Pavilion	434 yd
Greggs Plc	Greggs, 8A North Street	488 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco Stores Limited	54 - 55 High Street	186 yd
Iceland	59 High Street	239 yd
Marks & Spencer	The County, East Street	360 yd
Sainsbury's	Billet Street	454 yd
Lidl	Lidl Uk, Castle Street	641 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Taunton Bowling Club FONS GEORGE	indoor bowls	167 yd
Vivary Golf Course Vivary Park	golf	210 yd
Anytime Fitness (Taunton) 13-14 13-14 ORCHARD	health and fitness suite	264 yd
St Georges Catholic School The Mount	grass pitches, swimming pool	376 yd
Taunton Deane Cricket Club THE CONVENT THE CONVENT MOUNT STREET	grass pitches	439 yd
Nuffield Health (Taunton) 153-156 153-156 EAST REACH	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	651 yd
Kings College Astroturf Pitch (Closed) Kings House Kings House South Road	artificial grass pitch	652 yd
St James St (Closed) St. James Street	swimming pool	726 yd
Curves For Women (Taunton) (Closed) YARDE PLACE	health and fitness suite	773 yd
Ash Meadow Playing Field South Road	grass pitches	792 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	56.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	56.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	56.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	54.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	53.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.