Hilly Park is in Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton and in Somerset district. TA2 6RL is located in the Lydeard electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Taunton Deane. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hilly Park, Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton, TA2 6RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA2 6RJ, TA2 6RQ, TA2 6RB, TA2 6NX, TA2 6RA, TA2 6QR, TA2 6RH, TA2 6SB, TA2 6QY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TA2 6RL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.9% 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 | 52.5% | 55.9% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 4.9% |
| Male | 47.5% | 44.1% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -4.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around TA2 6RL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.2% | 42.4% | 9.2% | 37.9% | 4.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38% | 31.7% | -6.3% | 44.2% | -12.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 13.8% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 8.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.3% | 41% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 31% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 16.9% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 7.9% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.1% | 26.9% | -9.2% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 15.2% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 17.5% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.9% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 15.2% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.7% | 18.8% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -15.0% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.3% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.5% | 97.6% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 96.4% | 92.1% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 4.5% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 92.1% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.2% | 76.7% | -8.5% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 27.1% | 13.5% | 13.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54% | 37.2% | 16.8% |
| Christian | 39.1% | 46.2% | -7.1% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hilly Park was 122.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.9% lower than the Bishop's Hull & Taunton West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hilly Park has the 34th highest crime rate of 127 local areas in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West and the 350th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 106.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97 Hilly Park, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-09-30 | £229,856 |
| 109 Hilly Park, Taunton, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2020-02-07 | £173,098 |
| 104 Hilly Park, Taunton, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2017-04-24 | £243,741 |
| 109 Hilly Park, Taunton, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2016-05-12 | £204,615 |
| 113 Hilly Park, Taunton, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2013-06-14 | £210,846 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Fitzwarren Church School Blackdown View , Norton Fitzwarren TA2 6TB | 3out of 4 | 296 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staplegrove Church School Hudson Way , Staplegrove TA2 6UP | 3out of 4 | 1,766 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishops Hull Primary School Bishops Hull Hill , Bishops Hull TA1 5EB | 3out of 4 | 1,923 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotford St Luke Primary School Bethell Mead , Cotford St Luke TA4 1HZ | 3out of 4 | 3,072 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton Henderson Close , TA1 4TU | 3out of 4 | 3,353 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 | 4out of 4 | 2,793 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Taunton Academy Cheddon Road , TA2 7QP | 2out of 4 | 3,895 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Fox's School Bishop Fox Drive , TA1 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 5,106 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 5,030 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 | 2,664 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Taunton Preparatory School Staplegrove Road , TA2 6AE | - not rated | 2,664 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hall School Pyrland , Kingston Road TA2 8AA | - not rated | 3,562 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House School 277 , Cheddon Road TA2 7AX | - not rated | 3,737 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's College Trull Road , TA1 4QS | - not rated | 4,055 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skittles Coffee Shop | Norton Fitzwarren Village Hall, Station Road | 154 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cross Keys | Cross Keys Hotel, Cross Keys | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Star Fish Bar | Unit 3, Norton Mills, Morse Road | 172 yd | |
| The Golden Chip | 334 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norton Fitzwarren Church School BLACKDOWN VIEW | grass pitches | 216 yd |
| Norton Fitzwarren Playing Field ELLIS GROVE | grass pitches | 493 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 | 36.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 450 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 450 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.