Fons George Close, Taunton, TA1 3SG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TA1 3SG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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	51.5%	53.9%	2.4%	51.0%	2.9%
Male	48.5%	46.1%	-2.4%	49.0%	-2.9%

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	17.8%	25.9%	8.1%	37.9%	-12.0%
Married: Opposite sex	50.5%	50.3%	-0.2%	44.2%	6.1%
Separated	2.8%	2.4%	-0.4%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	10.3%	9.4%	-0.9%	9.1%	0.3%
Widowed	18.5%	11.9%	-6.6%	6.1%	5.8%

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	39.3%	36.9%	-2.4%	48.4%	-11.5%
Good health	30.2%	35.6%	5.4%	33.6%	2.0%
Fair health	21.3%	18.4%	-2.9%	12.7%	5.7%
Bad health	7.3%	6.3%	-1.0%	4.0%	2.3%
Very bad health	1.8%	2.8%	1.0%	1.2%	1.6%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	24.2%	27.3%	3.1%	18.2%	9.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.3%	8.4%	-0.9%	9.6%	-1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.9%	12.6%	-1.3%	13.4%	-0.8%
Apprenticeship	3.9%	3.8%	-0.1%	5.3%	-1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.9%	11.9%	3.0%	16.9%	-5.0%
Degree or Similar	34.2%	31.5%	-2.7%	33.8%	-2.3%
Other	5.7%	4.5%	-1.2%	2.8%	1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	3.1%	-2.5%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	99.1%	97.2%	-1.9%	81.4%	15.8%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.3% 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	93.9%	95.3%	1.4%	83.2%	12.1%
European Union	1.2%	2.5%	1.3%	6.1%	-3.6%
Africa	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.8%	1.9%	0.1%	5.6%	-3.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.3%	95.3%	2.0%	83.2%	12.1%
10+ Years	0.6%	2.5%	1.9%	9.8%	-7.3%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	5.2%	0.6%	-4.6%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.4%	76.7%	5.7%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Romania	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	15%	13.5%	1.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35%	37.2%	-2.2%
Christian	59.7%	46.2%	13.5%
Hindu	0.6%	1.7%	-1.1%
Not answered	4.7%	6.0%	-1.3%

Safety

Is Fons George Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fons George Close was 107.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.2% lower than the Bishop's Hull & Taunton West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Fons George Close has the 41st highest crime rate of 127 local areas in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West and the 413th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.4%.

🔎 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 3SG, 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 Fons George Close are based on 5 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 Fons George Close, Taunton, TA1 3SG

Estimated Average Property Prices for TA1 3SG

Average Price
£223,196

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£223,196

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Fons George Close

Average Price
£233,701

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£233,701

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Fons George CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Fons George Close, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£210,000	2017-03-30	£288,315
10 Fons George Close, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£150,000	2016-11-24	£208,240
4 Fons George Close, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£115,000	2011-01-28	£186,781
5 Fons George Close, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£150,000	2006-06-16	£247,674
4 Fons George Close, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£102,500	2003-04-17	£237,494

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TA1 3SG

Employment

TA1 3SG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 3SG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	135
Full-Time Employee	57
Long-Term Sick or disabled	21
Part-Time Employee	20
Self-Employed	14
Looking after home or family	9
Other	9
Student (economically inactive)	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Unemployed	4

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Education	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Manufacturing	10
Other	8
Construction	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Transport and storage	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	641 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St George's Catholic School The Mount , TA1 3NR	3out of 4	788 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton Henderson Close , TA1 4TU	3out of 4	1,055 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School South Street , TA1 3AF	1out of 4	1,185 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
North Town Academy Staplegrove Road , TA1 1DF	3out of 4	1,261 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bishop Fox's School Bishop Fox Drive , TA1 3HQ	3out of 4	1,134 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Castle School Wellington Road , TA1 5AU	4out of 4	1,303 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Taunton Academy Cheddon Road , TA2 7QP	2out of 4	3,644 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Heathfield Community School School Road , Monkton Heathfield TA2 8PD	4out of 4	4,692 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	1,153 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
King's College Taunton South Road , TA1 3LA	- not rated	923 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Silver Bridge School 54 Silver Street , Taunton TA1 3DL	- not rated	981 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Queen's College Trull Road , TA1 4QS	- not rated	1,043 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Taunton Deane Partnership College Byron Road , TA1 2JD	3out of 4	1,856 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Taunton School Staplegrove Road , TA2 6AD	- not rated	2,258 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	145 yd
St Georges Church Hall and Tuk-tuk	St Georges Church, Wilton, Fons George Road	150 yd
Cullens Catering at Vivary Golf Club	Vivary Park Golf Course, Vivary Park	318 yd
Exchange House	Exchange House, 12-14 The Crescent	548 yd
Open Door	Open Door, 1a Mount Street	554 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Vivary Arms	Wilton Street	293 yd
Taunton Masonic Hall	Masonic Hall, The Crescent	548 yd
The Lawns Social Club Taunton Ltd	The Lawns, Mary Street	679 yd
The Knowls	The Knowls, 86 Trull Road	742 yd
The Cricketers	15-16 High Street	768 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Vivary Park Ice Cream	Ice Cream Parlour, Land adj to the Pavilion	489 yd
Blue Mango	1 Westgate Street	494 yd
Loafers Sandwich Bar	10 Bath Place	754 yd
Greggs	26 Orchard, Paul Street	800 yd
Blue Fish - Fish and Chips	193 Galmington Road	845 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco Stores Limited	54 - 55 High Street	680 yd
Iceland	59 High Street	729 yd
Marks & Spencer	The County, East Street	854 yd
Lidl	Lidl Uk, Castle Street	889 yd
Sainsbury's	Billet Street	916 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Vivary Golf Course Vivary Park	golf	341 yd
Taunton Bowling Club FONS GEORGE	indoor bowls	390 yd
Taunton Deane Cricket Club THE CONVENT THE CONVENT MOUNT STREET	grass pitches	531 yd
Ash Meadow Playing Field South Road	grass pitches	661 yd
St Georges Catholic School The Mount	grass pitches, swimming pool	754 yd
Anytime Fitness (Taunton) 13-14 13-14 ORCHARD	health and fitness suite	766 yd
Kings College Astroturf Pitch (Closed) Kings House Kings House South Road	artificial grass pitch	912 yd
Taunton Cssc Sports & Leisure (Closed) Trull Road	grass pitches	931 yd
Bishop Fox'S School BISHOP FOX DRIVE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,024 yd
Richard Huish College SOUTH ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,055 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	39.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	32.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	73.49 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	73.49 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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