Leslie Avenue is in Taunton and in Somerset district. TA2 6JN 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 Leslie Avenue, Taunton, TA2 6JN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA2 6JG, TA2 6JW, TA2 6JQ, TA2 6JL, TA2 6JF, TA2 6JH, TA2 6JS, TA2 6JP, TA2 6JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TA2 6JN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 53.4% | 52% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 42.3% | 33.5% | -8.8% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.9% | 41.4% | 2.5% | 44.2% | -2.8% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 14.3% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 7.9% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.9% | 55.4% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 30.3% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 10% | 8.5% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 4.8% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 43.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.7% | 13.4% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 10.9% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 8.4% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 19.3% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.2% | 43.6% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 9.8% |
| Other | 3.4% | 0.5% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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 | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 93.8% | 97.4% | 3.6% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
In this area, 92.6% 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 | 89.3% | 92.6% | 3.3% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 2.9% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 1.5% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.3% | 92.6% | 3.3% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 5.5% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leslie Avenue was 87.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.0% lower than the Bishop's Hull & Taunton West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Leslie Avenue has the 52nd highest crime rate of 127 local areas in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West and the 520th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Leslie Avenue, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-07-18 | £343,805 |
| 62 Leslie Avenue, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-01-17 | £246,701 |
| 18 Leslie Avenue, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-09-01 | £302,434 |
| 14 Leslie Avenue, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2022-12-09 | £310,625 |
| 24 Leslie Avenue, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-03-31 | £320,301 |
TA2 6JN 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 618 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priorswood Primary School Wedlands , TA2 7AD | 1out of 4 | 961 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Town Academy Staplegrove Road , TA1 1DF | 3out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellsprings Primary School Crowcombe Road , TA2 7NF | 3out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Staplegrove Church School Hudson Way , Staplegrove TA2 6UP | 3out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,275 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Taunton Academy Cheddon Road , TA2 7QP | 2out of 4 | 1,608 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Fox's School Bishop Fox Drive , TA1 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,923 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Community School School Road , Monkton Heathfield TA2 8PD | 4out of 4 | 3,900 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 | 2,737 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 | 240 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Taunton Preparatory School Staplegrove Road , TA2 6AE | - not rated | 240 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House School 277 , Cheddon Road TA2 7AX | - not rated | 1,229 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sky Academy Pickeridge Close , TA2 7HW | - not rated | 1,534 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Selworthy Special School Selworthy Road , TA2 8HD | 3out of 4 | 1,713 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 | 495 yd | |
| The Albemarle Centre | Albemarle Road | 750 yd | |
| Gurkha3 | 93-95 Station Road | 808 yd | |
| Pizza Hot | 81-83 Station Road | 808 yd | |
| The Lotus Flower Thai Restaurant | The Lotus Flower, 89-91 Station Road | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pegasus 68 Club Ltd | 68-70 Cheddon Road | 766 yd | |
| Ale House | 78 Station Road | 790 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | 75 Station Road | 808 yd | |
| Kings Arms (also t/a 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger) | 22 Staplegrove Road | 819 yd | |
| Crown & Sceptre | 76 Station Road | 898 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ocean | 2 Salisbury Street | 420 yd | |
| Just Spice | 27 Kingston Road | 561 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | 120 Cheddon Road | 762 yd | |
| The Orient Fish Bar | 110 Station Road | 790 yd | |
| Best Istanbul Grill Limited | 114 Station Road | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Co-op Taunton | Unit 1, Belvedere Retail Park, Station Road | 861 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 36 Priorswood Road | 892 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food | 169 Cheddon Road | 895 yd | |
| Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd | Dellers Wharf, Priory Bridge Road | 1,030 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 | 331 yd |
| Taunton School Sports Field PEILE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 376 yd |
| Elms Tennis Club ELMS LAWN TENNIS CLUB ELMS LAWN TENNIS CLUB ELM GROVE | tennis courts | 628 yd |
| Taunton Pool STATION ROAD | swimming pool | 794 yd |
| Taunton Vale Sports Club GIPSY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 821 yd |
| Corkscrew Lane Playing Fields Corkscrew Lane | grass pitches | 1,009 yd |
| Activate Fitness 30A 30A BRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,063 yd |
| Curves For Women (Taunton) (Closed) YARDE PLACE | health and fitness suite | 1,082 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 182.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 32.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.