Osborne Rise is in Taunton and in Somerset district. TA1 4PD is located in the Bishop's Hull & Taunton West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Taunton Deane. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Osborne Rise, Taunton, TA1 4PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA1 4PU, TA1 4PZ, TA1 4PY, TA1 4RN, TA1 4RP, TA1 4PP, TA1 4BE, TA1 4RL, TA1 4EZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TA1 4PD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 52.2% | 53.4% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 47.8% | 46.6% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 | 19.1% | 22.4% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -15.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.3% | 50% | -6.3% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 14.1% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 14.2% | 11.5% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
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 | 38% | 39.6% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 39.2% | 5.1% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 22% | 15.2% | -6.8% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.2% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 53.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.8% | 10.9% | -9.9% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.3% | 6.3% | 3.0% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 8.3% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 5.7% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 12.5% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.2% | 53.1% | 3.9% | 33.8% | 19.3% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.5% | 89% | -9.5% | 81.4% | 7.6% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 87% 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 | 92.2% | 87% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 3.2% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 6.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 86.2% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 6.4% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 2.8% | -2.6% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.3% | 37.2% | -4.9% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Osborne Rise was 94.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.1% lower than the Bishop's Hull & Taunton West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Osborne Rise has the 47th highest crime rate of 127 local areas in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West and the 504th highest crime rate of 1,846 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 94.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brow Osborne Rise, Taunton, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £153,500 | 1997-01-09 | £767,500 |
The percentage of retired residents living in TA1 4PD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 82 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield Primary School Parkfield Road , TA1 4RT | 3out of 4 | 225 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Tangier , TA1 4AY | - not rated | 488 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Town Academy Staplegrove Road , TA1 1DF | 3out of 4 | 902 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Town Community Primary School Staplegrove Road , TA1 1DF | - not rated | 902 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Castle School Wellington Road , TA1 5AU | - not rated | 792 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle School Wellington Road , TA1 5AU | 4out of 4 | 792 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Fox's School Bishop Fox Drive , TA1 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Fox's Community School Bishop Fox Drive , TA1 3HQ | - not rated | 1,581 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Augustine of Canterbury School Lyngford Road , TA2 7EF | - not rated | 2,393 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset College of Arts and Technology Wellington Road , TA1 5AX | - not rated | 761 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Huish College South Road , TA1 3DZ | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Huish College South Road , TA1 3DZ | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Medical Tuition Service Social Inclusion and Access , County Hall TA1 4DY | - not rated | 416 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beehive Pre-Preparatory School 68 Wellington Road , TA1 5AP | - not rated | 535 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Musgrove Park Hospital Education Childrens Education Unit , Musgrove Park Hospital TA1 5DA | - not rated | 621 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Princess Margaret School 53 Middleway , TA1 3QN | - not rated | 706 yd | Non-maintained special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Taunton Centre Co Somerset College, Wellington Road , TA1 5AX | - not rated | 761 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner House Hotel | Park Street | 233 yd | |
| Cullens Catering at Vivary Golf Club | Vivary Park Golf Course, Vivary Park | 399 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining | Tesco, Castle Street | 427 yd | |
| St Georges Church Hall and Tuk-tuk | St Georges Church, Wilton, Fons George Road | 491 yd | |
| Exchange House | Exchange House, 12-14 The Crescent | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vivary Arms | Wilton Street | 328 yd | |
| Taunton Masonic Hall | Masonic Hall, The Crescent | 494 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo Ltd | Corporation Street | 606 yd | |
| Mackenzie's | Castle Green | 654 yd | |
| Cosy Club Taunton | Hunts Court | 687 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Mango | 1 Westgate Street | 240 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco, Castle Street | 427 yd | |
| Loafers Sandwich Bar | 10 Bath Place | 610 yd | |
| Blue Fish - Fish and Chips | 193 Galmington Road | 637 yd | |
| Greggs | 26 Orchard, Paul Street | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Uk, Castle Street | 368 yd | |
| TESCO STORES LTD | Tesco, Castle Street | 427 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 54 - 55 High Street | 642 yd | |
| Iceland | 59 High Street | 655 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | The County, East Street | 879 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vivary Golf Course Vivary Park | golf | 671 yd |
| Taunton Bowling Club FONS GEORGE | indoor bowls | 677 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Taunton) 13-14 13-14 ORCHARD | health and fitness suite | 753 yd |
| Bridgewater & Taunton College (Taunton Centre) BRIDGWATER AND TAUNTON COLLEGE BRIDGWATER AND TAUNTON COLLEGE WELLINGTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 785 yd |
| The Castle School WELLINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 797 yd |
| Galmington Playing Fields BELMONT ROAD | grass pitches | 881 yd |
| Bishop Henderson C Of E Primary School HENDERSON CLOSE | grass pitches | 908 yd |
| Curves For Women (Taunton) (Closed) YARDE PLACE | health and fitness suite | 912 yd |
| Taunton Deane Cricket Club THE CONVENT THE CONVENT MOUNT STREET | grass pitches | 971 yd |
| Taunton Cssc Sports & Leisure (Closed) Trull Road | grass pitches | 974 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.