Middleway, Taunton, TA1 3QL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TA1 3QL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	56.9%	51.4%	-5.5%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	43.1%	48.6%	5.5%	49.0%	-0.4%

Partnership Status

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 3QL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.2% 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	14.5%	20.3%	5.8%	37.9%	-17.6%
Married: Opposite sex	60.2%	52.2%	-8.0%	44.2%	8.0%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
Separated	0.6%	2.8%	2.2%	2.2%	0.6%
Divorced	6.7%	7.2%	0.5%	9.1%	-1.9%
Widowed	18%	16.9%	-1.1%	6.1%	10.8%

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	41.3%	43.8%	2.5%	48.4%	-4.6%
Good health	38.7%	34.5%	-4.2%	33.6%	0.9%
Fair health	15.6%	17.2%	1.6%	12.7%	4.5%
Bad health	3.1%	3.7%	0.6%	4.0%	-0.3%
Very bad health	1.3%	0.8%	-0.5%	1.2%	-0.4%

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 50.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	14.2%	10.3%	-3.9%	18.2%	-7.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.8%	9%	1.2%	9.6%	-0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.4%	9%	-6.4%	13.4%	-4.4%
Apprenticeship	3.5%	5.3%	1.8%	5.3%	0.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.4%	11.8%	5.4%	16.9%	-5.1%
Degree or Similar	47.1%	50.5%	3.4%	33.8%	16.7%
Other	5.5%	4%	-1.5%	2.8%	1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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)
Indian	0.5%	0.8%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.3%
Other Asian	0.5%	0.3%	-0.2%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	2.5%	-1.9%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	97.7%	96.3%	-1.4%	81.4%	14.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Roma	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.9% 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	93.3%	85.9%	-7.4%	83.2%	2.7%
European Union	3.1%	9.3%	6.2%	6.1%	3.2%
Rest of Europe	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	1%	1.7%	0.7%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	1%	2.5%	1.5%	5.6%	-3.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.8%	86.2%	-6.6%	83.2%	3.0%
10+ Years	0%	6.8%	6.8%	9.8%	-3.0%
5-10 Years	2.1%	4.8%	2.7%	2.9%	1.9%
2-5 Years	0.8%	2%	1.2%	2.2%	-0.2%
Less than 2 years	4.4%	0.3%	-4.1%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.2%	76.7%	3.5%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Portugal	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Poland	2.3%	1.3%	1.0%
Romania	2%	0.9%	1.1%
Other EU countries	1.7%	1.5%	0.2%
Southern Asia	0.8%	1.2%	-0.4%
No passport held	11%	13.5%	-2.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.6%	37.2%	-5.6%
Christian	61.3%	46.2%	15.1%
Buddhist	1.4%	0.5%	0.9%
Hindu	0.8%	1.7%	-0.9%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.5%	6.0%	-1.5%

Safety

Is Middleway Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Middleway was 17.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.5% lower than the Bishop's Hull & Taunton West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Middleway has the 26th lowest crime rate of 127 local areas in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West and the 253rd lowest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.8%.

🔎 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 3QL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very 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) - 1/10 (very 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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Middleway are based on 106 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 Middleway, Taunton, TA1 3QL

Estimated Average Property Prices for TA1 3QL

Average Price
£317,910

Semi-Detached
£325,769

Terraced
£310,051

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Middleway

Average Price
£426,229

Semi-Detached
£361,037

Terraced
£398,473

Detached
£610,951

Flats/Maisonettes
£232,655

Other
£337,278

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on MiddlewayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
39 Middleway, Taunton, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2020-12-21	£309,846
33 Middleway, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£209,000	2016-03-07	£300,211
41 Middleway, Taunton, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£215,000	2010-07-16	£359,643
33 Middleway, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£206,000	2010-06-24	£331,333
33 Middleway, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£200,000	2006-12-20	£311,599

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TA1 3QL

Employment

TA1 3QL 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in TA1 3QL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 49% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	158
Full-Time Employee	85
Part-Time Employee	40
Self-Employed	23
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Looking after home or family	4
Student (economically inactive)	2
Other	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	33
Education	19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Administrative and support service activities	9
Manufacturing	8
Financial and insurance activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Construction	5
Other	3
Transport and storage	3
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Parkfield Primary School Parkfield Road , TA1 4RT	2out of 4	537 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton Henderson Close , TA1 4TU	3out of 4	908 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St George's Catholic School The Mount , TA1 3NR	3out of 4	923 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
North Town Academy Staplegrove Road , TA1 1DF	3out of 4	1,283 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School South Street , TA1 3AF	1out of 4	1,321 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	1,235 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Fox's School Bishop Fox Drive , TA1 3HQ	3out of 4	1,270 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Taunton Academy Cheddon Road , TA2 7QP	2out of 4	3,684 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Heathfield Community School School Road , Monkton Heathfield TA2 8PD	4out of 4	4,812 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	1,297 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Queen's College Trull Road , TA1 4QS	- not rated	936 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
King's College Taunton South Road , TA1 3LA	- not rated	1,067 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Silver Bridge School 54 Silver Street , Taunton TA1 3DL	- not rated	1,119 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Taunton Deane Partnership College Byron Road , TA1 2JD	3out of 4	2,002 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Taunton School Staplegrove Road , TA2 6AD	- not rated	2,244 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
Blagdon Village Management	Blagdon Village, Kinglake Drive	115 yd
St Georges Church Hall and Tuk-tuk	St Georges Church, Wilton, Fons George Road	196 yd
Cullens Catering at Vivary Golf Club	Vivary Park Golf Course, Vivary Park	349 yd
Exchange House	Exchange House, 12-14 The Crescent	603 yd
La Bonne Vie	33a High Street	675 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Vivary Arms	Wilton Street	248 yd
Taunton Masonic Hall	Masonic Hall, The Crescent	603 yd
The Knowls	The Knowls, 86 Trull Road	616 yd
The Lawns Social Club Taunton Ltd	The Lawns, Mary Street	787 yd
The Cricketers	15-16 High Street	841 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Blue Mango	1 Westgate Street	482 yd
Vivary Park Ice Cream	Ice Cream Parlour, Land adj to the Pavilion	635 yd
Blue Fish - Fish and Chips	193 Galmington Road	699 yd
Loafers Sandwich Bar	10 Bath Place	809 yd
Greggs	26 Orchard, Paul Street	886 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco Stores Limited	54 - 55 High Street	753 yd
Iceland	59 High Street	798 yd
Lidl	Lidl Uk, Castle Street	863 yd
TESCO STORES LTD	Tesco, Castle Street	948 yd
Marks & Spencer	The County, East Street	949 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Vivary Golf Course Vivary Park	golf	461 yd
Taunton Bowling Club FONS GEORGE	indoor bowls	507 yd
Taunton Deane Cricket Club THE CONVENT THE CONVENT MOUNT STREET	grass pitches	677 yd
Taunton Cssc Sports & Leisure (Closed) Trull Road	grass pitches	793 yd
Ash Meadow Playing Field South Road	grass pitches	797 yd
Anytime Fitness (Taunton) 13-14 13-14 ORCHARD	health and fitness suite	850 yd
St Georges Catholic School The Mount	grass pitches, swimming pool	880 yd
Queens College Sports Centre TRULL ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	963 yd
Bishop Henderson C Of E Primary School HENDERSON CLOSE	grass pitches	1,001 yd
Kings College Astroturf Pitch (Closed) Kings House Kings House South Road	artificial grass pitch	1,054 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	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%

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	37.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	30.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	41.41 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	41.41 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	5.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	9.14 Mbit/s

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

Overview of TA1 3QL