Addison Grove is in Taunton and in Somerset district. TA2 6JH is located in the Rowbarton & 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 Addison Grove, Taunton, TA2 6JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA2 6JG, TA2 6JF, TA2 6JJ, TA2 6JQ, TA2 6JE, TA2 6JN, TA2 6LG, TA2 6JL, TA2 6JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TA2 6JH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 49.3% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 50.6% | 50.7% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 28.9% | 31.3% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.4% | 44.6% | -8.8% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 15.2% | 6.1% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 5.4% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 48.1% | 49.7% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 32.1% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 11.7% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 5.2% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 23.7% | 16% | -7.7% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 8.9% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 16% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 7.6% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 19.1% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.7% | 30.2% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 98.7% | 93.2% | -5.5% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 91.3% | 93.1% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 4.5% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 92.8% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.2% | 13.5% | 9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.4% | 37.2% | 15.2% |
| Christian | 36% | 46.2% | -10.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Addison Grove was 16.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.4% lower than the Monkton & North Curry average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Addison Grove has the 7th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Monkton & North Curry and the 222nd lowest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Addison Grove, Taunton, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £323,165 | 2024-10-15 | £336,533 |
| 53 Addison Grove, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £322,000 | 2024-05-03 | £345,273 |
| 51 Addison Grove, Taunton, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-05-06 | £327,566 |
| 53 Addison Grove, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £257,500 | 2022-03-04 | £274,925 |
| 58 Addison Grove, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2020-12-18 | £276,438 |
TA2 6JH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Church School Grove Terrace , TA2 6HA | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staplegrove Church School Hudson Way , Staplegrove TA2 6UP | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Town Academy Staplegrove Road , TA1 1DF | 3out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priorswood Primary School Wedlands , TA2 7AD | 1out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellsprings Primary School Crowcombe Road , TA2 7NF | 3out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Castle School Wellington Road , TA1 5AU | 4out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Taunton Academy Cheddon Road , TA2 7QP | 2out of 4 | 1,701 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Fox's School Bishop Fox Drive , TA1 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,986 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Community School School Road , Monkton Heathfield TA2 8PD | 4out of 4 | 4,048 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Huish College South Road , TA1 3DZ | - not rated | 2,809 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taunton School Staplegrove Road , TA2 6AD | - not rated | 91 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Taunton Preparatory School Staplegrove Road , TA2 6AE | - not rated | 91 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House School 277 , Cheddon Road TA2 7AX | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sky Academy Pickeridge Close , TA2 7HW | - not rated | 1,683 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Selworthy Special School Selworthy Road , TA2 8HD | 3out of 4 | 1,851 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Disability Services | Units 11 - 12, Belvedere Trading Estate | 570 yd | |
| Taunton Vale Sports Club Ltd | Taunton Vale Sports Club, Gipsy Lane | 772 yd | |
| The Albemarle Centre | Albemarle Road | 841 yd | |
| The Weir | French Weir Park | 871 yd | |
| Gurkha3 | 93-95 Station Road | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Arms (also t/a 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger) | 22 Staplegrove Road | 867 yd | |
| Ale House | 78 Station Road | 897 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | 75 Station Road | 908 yd | |
| Pegasus 68 Club Ltd | 68-70 Cheddon Road | 915 yd | |
| Crown & Sceptre | 76 Station Road | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ocean | 2 Salisbury Street | 556 yd | |
| Just Spice | 27 Kingston Road | 693 yd | |
| The Orient Fish Bar | 110 Station Road | 897 yd | |
| Best Istanbul Grill Limited | 114 Station Road | 897 yd | |
| Chefs Kitchen Noodle Bar | 88 Station Road | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Co-op Taunton | Unit 1, Belvedere Retail Park, Station Road | 923 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food | 169 Cheddon Road | 1,031 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 36 Priorswood Road | 1,039 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Taunton School Sports Club STAPLEGROVE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 184 yd |
| Taunton School Sports Field PEILE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 390 yd |
| Elms Tennis Club ELMS LAWN TENNIS CLUB ELMS LAWN TENNIS CLUB ELM GROVE | tennis courts | 630 yd |
| Taunton Vale Sports Club GIPSY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 764 yd |
| Taunton Pool STATION ROAD | swimming pool | 856 yd |
| Corkscrew Lane Playing Fields Corkscrew Lane | grass pitches | 967 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% |
| Median download speed | 61.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 153.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 28 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.