Marston Close, Taunton, TA1 4HZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TA1 4HZ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.2% of the population 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	52.1%	56.2%	4.1%	51.0%	5.2%
Male	47.9%	43.8%	-4.1%	49.0%	-5.2%

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	23.9%	27%	3.1%	37.9%	-10.9%
Married: Opposite sex	49.5%	46.9%	-2.6%	44.2%	2.7%
Separated	1.4%	1.9%	0.5%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	13.8%	10%	-3.8%	9.1%	0.9%
Widowed	11.5%	14.2%	2.7%	6.1%	8.1%

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	50.2%	42.5%	-7.7%	48.4%	-5.9%
Good health	33%	38.5%	5.5%	33.6%	4.9%
Fair health	13.8%	14.7%	0.9%	12.7%	2.0%
Bad health	1.9%	4%	2.1%	4.0%	0.0%
Very bad health	1.1%	0.4%	-0.7%	1.2%	-0.8%

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.

In the area around TA1 4HZ this area, 9.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	15.6%	9.7%	-5.9%	18.2%	-8.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.5%	5.6%	-5.9%	9.6%	-4.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.5%	18.5%	2.0%	13.4%	5.1%
Apprenticeship	3.7%	4.6%	0.9%	5.3%	-0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.9%	14.4%	2.5%	16.9%	-2.5%
Degree or Similar	36.2%	42.6%	6.4%	33.8%	8.8%
Other	4.6%	4.6%	0.0%	2.8%	1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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%	2%	2.0%	3.1%	-1.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%
White	99.6%	94%	-5.6%	81.4%	12.6%
Other	0%	2%	2.0%	1.6%	0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.6% 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	95.8%	89.6%	-6.2%	83.2%	6.4%
European Union	0.8%	6%	5.2%	6.1%	-0.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	2.7%	0.4%	-2.3%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0%	2.8%	2.8%	5.6%	-2.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.4%	89.6%	-5.8%	83.2%	6.4%
10+ Years	0%	6.8%	6.8%	9.8%	-3.0%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	1.9%	0.4%	-1.5%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	2.3%	2.8%	0.5%	1.9%	0.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75.7%	76.7%	-1.0%
France	1.6%	0.3%	1.3%
Italy	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Poland	1.2%	1.3%	-0.1%
Romania	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Southern Asia	1.6%	1.2%	0.4%
No passport held	17.9%	13.5%	4.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.3%	37.2%	-8.9%
Christian	61.8%	46.2%	15.6%
Hindu	0.8%	1.7%	-0.9%
Muslim	1.2%	6.5%	-5.3%
Other religion	2.4%	0.6%	1.8%
Not answered	5.6%	6.0%	-0.4%

Safety

Is Marston Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marston Close was 29.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.5% lower than the Bishop's Hull & Taunton West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Marston Close has the 38th lowest crime rate of 127 local areas in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West and the 494th lowest crime rate of 1,846 local areas in Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.2%.

🔎 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 4HZ, 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 Marston Close are based on 27 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 Marston Close, Taunton, TA1 4HZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for TA1 4HZ

Average Price
£283,209

Semi-Detached
£286,653

Terraced
£264,266

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Marston Close

Average Price
£287,659

Semi-Detached
£290,307

Terraced
£282,362

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Marston CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Marston Close, Taunton, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£281,000	2024-03-06	£293,153
8 Marston Close, Taunton, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2020-03-10	£297,071
3 Marston Close, Taunton, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£228,000	2019-06-13	£288,353
5 Marston Close, Taunton, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£229,950	2018-12-07	£288,605
10 Marston Close, Taunton, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£189,950	2015-08-14	£279,139

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TA1 4HZ

Employment

TA1 4HZ 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 4HZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	78
Full-Time Employee	75
Self-Employed	19
Part-Time Employee	16
Looking after home or family	10
Unemployed	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Student (economically inactive)	2
Other	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	28
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Education	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Other	7
Transport and storage	6
Construction	5
Real estate activities	5
Manufacturing	4
Information and communication	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Accommodation and food service activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton Henderson Close , TA1 4TU	3out of 4	1,044 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Parkfield Primary School Parkfield Road , TA1 4RT	3out of 4	1,065 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St George's Catholic School The Mount , TA1 3NR	3out of 4	1,314 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St John's CofE Primary School Tangier , TA1 4AY	- not rated	1,424 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Trull Church of England VA Primary School Church Road , Trull TA3 7JZ	3out of 4	1,431 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	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	1,245 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Fox's Community School Bishop Fox Drive , TA1 3HQ	- not rated	1,245 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Castle School Wellington Road , TA1 5AU	- not rated	1,795 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Castle School Wellington Road , TA1 5AU	4out of 4	1,795 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The St Augustine of Canterbury School Lyngford Road , TA2 7EF	- not rated	3,234 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	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	1,390 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Richard Huish College South Road , TA1 3DZ	- not rated	1,390 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Somerset College of Arts and Technology Wellington Road , TA1 5AX	- not rated	1,731 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Princess Margaret School 53 Middleway , TA1 3QN	- not rated	402 yd	Non-maintained special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Queen's College Trull Road , TA1 4QS	- not rated	596 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Somerset Medical Tuition Service Social Inclusion and Access , County Hall TA1 4DY	- not rated	1,237 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Musgrove Park Hospital Education Childrens Education Unit , Musgrove Park Hospital TA1 5DA	- not rated	1,337 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
King's College Taunton South Road , TA1 3LA	- not rated	1,364 yd	Other independent school	No	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	470 yd
St Georges Church Hall and Tuk-tuk	St Georges Church, Wilton, Fons George Road	735 yd
Cullens Catering at Vivary Golf Club	Vivary Park Golf Course, Vivary Park	901 yd
St Michaels Church	Pitts Close	970 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Knowls	The Knowls, 86 Trull Road		419 yd
The Vivary Arms	Wilton Street		795 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Blue Fish - Fish and Chips	193 Galmington Road	843 yd
Vivary Park Ice Cream	Ice Cream Parlour, Land adj to the Pavilion	980 yd
Blue Mango	1 Westgate Street	1,032 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Galmington Taunton Express	Comeytrowe Centre		971 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Queens College Sports Centre TRULL ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	607 yd
Taunton Cssc Sports & Leisure (Closed) Trull Road	grass pitches	634 yd
Ash Meadow Playing Field South Road	grass pitches	926 yd
Vivary Golf Course Vivary Park	golf	935 yd
Taunton Bowling Club FONS GEORGE	indoor bowls	987 yd
Taunton Deane Cricket Club THE CONVENT THE CONVENT MOUNT STREET	grass pitches	1,025 yd
Bishop Henderson C Of E Primary School HENDERSON CLOSE	grass pitches	1,052 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	52.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	55.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	67.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	159.97 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	159.97 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	29.97 Mbit/s

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

Overview of TA1 4HZ