Rectory Close is in Staplegrove, Taunton and in Taunton Deane district.
TA2 6EW is located in the Norton Fitzwarren & Staplegrove electoral ward, within the English
Parliamentary constituency of Taunton Deane. This postcode has been in use
since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rectory Close, Staplegrove, Taunton, TA2 6EW and displays a report on the
quality of
life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA2 6EN, TA2 6EP, TA2 6AP, TA2 6EL, TA2 6EJ, TA2 6ER, TA2 6ET, TA2 6EH, TA2 6AR.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Rectory Close, Taunton, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2022-03-01 | £395,000 |
| 6 Rectory Close, Taunton, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2018-08-14 | £345,684 |
| 5 Rectory Close, Taunton, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2014-09-10 | £363,023 |
| 8 Rectory Close, Taunton, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2013-08-30 | £411,553 |
| Calypso Rectory Close, Taunton, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2012-08-10 | £368,963 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3out of 4 | Staplegrove Church School Hudson Way, Staplegrove TA2 6UP | 644 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 3out of 4 | Norton Fitzwarren Church School Blackdown View, Norton Fitzwarren TA2 6TB | 1,539 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 3out of 4 | Wellsprings Primary School Crowcombe Road, TA2 7NF | 1,802 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 3out of 4 | St Andrew's Church School Grove Terrace, TA2 6HA | 2,042 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 3out of 4 | Bishops Hull Primary School Bishops Hull Hill, Bishops Hull TA1 5EB | 2,145 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2out of 4 | The Taunton Academy Cheddon Road, TA2 7QP | 2,081 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 4out of 4 | The Castle School Wellington Road, TA1 5AU | 2,117 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 3out of 4 | Bishop Fox's School Bishop Fox Drive, TA1 3HQ | 4,246 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 4out of 4 | Heathfield Community School School Road, Monkton Heathfield TA2 8PD | 4,966 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - not rated | Richard Huish College South Road, TA1 3DZ | 4,089 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - not rated | Taunton School Staplegrove Road, TA2 6AD | 1,265 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| - not rated | Taunton Preparatory School Staplegrove Road, TA2 6AE | 1,265 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| - not rated | King's Hall School Pyrland, Kingston Road TA2 8AA | 1,798 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| - not rated | Park House School 277, Cheddon Road TA2 7AX | 1,953 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 3out of 4 | Selworthy Special School Selworthy Road, TA2 8HD | 2,672 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taunton Vale Sports Club Ltd | Taunton Vale Sports Club, Gipsy Lane | 738 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cross Keys | Cross Keys Hotel, Cross Keys | 788 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Sea Fish & Chips | Unit 4, Acorn Business Centre, Livingstone Way | 886 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Staplegrove Sports Ground | grass pitches | 489 yd |
| Taunton Vale Sports Club GIPSY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 744 yd |
| Corkscrew Lane Playing Fields Corkscrew Lane | grass pitches | 748 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 | 7.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 7.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 42.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 59.81 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 59.81 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.
In 2023, 16 crimes were reported
near Rectory Close .
79% of streets in the UK are more dangerous.
This street can be considered very safe.
The most common type of crime was
violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of TA2 6EW.
Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the
Open Government Licence.
| All Crimes | 16 |
| Violence And Sexual Offences | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Other Crime | 2 |
| Anti Social Behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal Damage And Arson | 1 |
| Vehicle Crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public Order | 1 |
List of latest crimes committed within a 0.5 mile radius of the center of TA2 6EW.
| Month | Crime Type | Outcome | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-12 | Burglary | Under investigation | On or near Rectory Drive | 113 yd |
| 2023-12 | Shoplifting | Under investigation | On or near Rectory Drive | 113 yd |
| 2023-11 | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation | On or near Mill Rise | 528 yd |
| 2023-11 | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation | On or near Mill Rise | 528 yd |
| 2023-10 | Public order | Unable to prosecute suspect | On or near Showell Park | 441 yd |
| 2023-10 | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect | On or near Showell Park | 441 yd |
| 2023-09 | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect | On or near Grove Gate | 528 yd |
| 2023-09 | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect | On or near Grove Gate | 528 yd |
| 2023-08 | Shoplifting | Under investigation | On or near Rectory Drive | 113 yd |
| 2023-07 | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect | On or near Grove Gate | 528 yd |
The percentage of retired residents living in TA2 6EW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 52% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 132 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | |
| Unemployed |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Female | 147 |
| Male | 133 |
| Single | 44 |
| Married: Opposite sex | 158 |
| Separated | 4 |
| Divorced | 14 |
| Widowed | 29 |
| Very good health | 129 |
| Good health | 111 |
| Fair health | 33 |
| Bad health | 9 |
| No qualifications | 15 |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18 |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 28 |
| Apprenticeship | 14 |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 41 |
| Degree or Similar | 129 |
| Other | 4 |
| White | 281 |
| United Kingdom | 269 |
| European Union | 5 |
| Rest of Europe | 1 |
| Africa | 2 |
| Middle East and Asia | 3 |
| Born in the UK | 269 |
| 10+ Years | 10 |
| 2-5 Years | 1 |
| United Kingdom | 246 |
| Ireland | 2 |
| Poland | 1 |
| No passport held | 31 |
| No religion | 96 |
| Christian | 172 |
| Buddhist | 1 |
| Not answered | 11 |