Drake Close is in Taunton and in Taunton Deane district.
TA2 6TU is located in the Norton Fitzwarren & Staplegrove electoral ward, within the English
Parliamentary constituency of Taunton Deane. This postcode has been in use
since 1983-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Drake Close, Taunton, TA2 6TU and displays a report on the
quality of
life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA2 6UG, TA2 6TR, TA2 6TX, TA2 6UP, TA2 6TP, TA2 6BY, TA2 6TT, TA2 6TS, TA2 6UH.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Drake Close, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-08-15 | £155,000 |
| 16 Drake Close, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-01-27 | £175,000 |
| 42 Drake Close, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-06-08 | £150,000 |
| 31 Drake Close, Taunton, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2022-01-31 | £152,000 |
| 22 Drake Close, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2021-03-09 | £144,651 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3out of 4 | Staplegrove Church School Hudson Way, Staplegrove TA2 6UP | 300 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 3out of 4 | Norton Fitzwarren Church School Blackdown View, Norton Fitzwarren TA2 6TB | 1,187 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 3out of 4 | Bishops Hull Primary School Bishops Hull Hill, Bishops Hull TA1 5EB | 1,563 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 3out of 4 | St Andrew's Church School Grove Terrace, TA2 6HA | 2,035 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 3out of 4 | North Town Academy Staplegrove Road, TA1 1DF | 2,092 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4out of 4 | The Castle School Wellington Road, TA1 5AU | 1,727 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 2out of 4 | The Taunton Academy Cheddon Road, TA2 7QP | 2,497 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 3out of 4 | Bishop Fox's School Bishop Fox Drive, TA1 3HQ | 3,985 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 4out of 4 | Heathfield Community School School Road, Monkton Heathfield TA2 8PD | 5,239 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 | 3,858 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 | 1,209 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| - not rated | Taunton Preparatory School Staplegrove Road, TA2 6AE | 1,209 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| - not rated | Park House School 277, Cheddon Road TA2 7AX | 2,287 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| - not rated | King's Hall School Pyrland, Kingston Road TA2 8AA | 2,339 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| - not rated | The Sky Academy Pickeridge Close, TA2 7HW | 2,913 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brook | Avery Plant Centre And Nursery, Silk Mills Road | 940 yd | |
| Taunton Vale Sports Club Ltd | Taunton Vale Sports Club, Gipsy Lane | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cross Keys | Cross Keys Hotel, Cross Keys | 727 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Sea Fish & Chips | Unit 4, Acorn Business Centre, Livingstone Way | 319 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Staplegrove Sports Ground | grass pitches | 982 yd |
| Taunton Vale Sports Club GIPSY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,057 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 7.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 7.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 7.7% |
| 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 | 2.6% |
| Median download speed | 31.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 450 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 450 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.
In 2023, 69 crimes were reported
near Drake Close .
66% of streets in the UK are more dangerous.
This street can be considered safe.
The most common type of crime was
violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of TA2 6TU.
Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the
Open Government Licence.
| All Crimes | 69 |
| Violence And Sexual Offences | 35 |
| Vehicle Crime | 8 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Public Order | 5 |
| Criminal Damage And Arson | 4 |
| Anti Social Behaviour | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Other Crime | 2 |
| Other Theft | 1 |
| Bicycle Theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
List of latest crimes committed within a 0.5 mile radius of the center of TA2 6TU.
| Month | Crime Type | Outcome | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-12 | Vehicle crime | Under investigation | On or near Hospital | 82 yd |
| 2023-12 | Criminal damage and arson | Under investigation | On or near Drake Close | 0 yd |
| 2023-12 | Vehicle crime | Under investigation | On or near Collett Road | 539 yd |
| 2023-12 | Burglary | Under investigation | On or near Rectory Drive | 493 yd |
| 2023-12 | Shoplifting | Under investigation | On or near Rectory Drive | 493 yd |
| 2023-11 | Criminal damage and arson | Under investigation | On or near Shopping Area | 428 yd |
| 2023-11 | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation | On or near Mill Rise | 235 yd |
| 2023-11 | Burglary | Under investigation | On or near Mallory Close | 187 yd |
| 2023-11 | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation | On or near Mill Rise | 235 yd |
| 2023-11 | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect | On or near Speke Close | 128 yd |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Female | 134 |
| Male | 110 |
| Single | 75 |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62 |
| Separated | 9 |
| Divorced | 43 |
| Widowed | 10 |
| Very good health | 114 |
| Good health | 80 |
| Fair health | 38 |
| Bad health | 9 |
| Very bad health | 5 |
| No qualifications | 40 |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 33 |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 32 |
| Apprenticeship | 11 |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 40 |
| Degree or Similar | 41 |
| Other | 5 |
| Black African | 11 |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1 |
| Mixed Other | 3 |
| White | 226 |
| United Kingdom | 205 |
| European Union | 27 |
| Rest of Europe | 1 |
| Africa | 10 |
| Born in the UK | 205 |
| 10+ Years | 7 |
| 5-10 Years | 10 |
| 2-5 Years | 16 |
| Less than 2 years | 5 |
| United Kingdom | 159 |
| Italy | 1 |
| Lithuania | 4 |
| Poland | 6 |
| Romania | 11 |
| Other EU countries | 5 |
| Central and Western Africa | 1 |
| South and Eastern Africa | 8 |
| No passport held | 48 |
| No religion | 112 |
| Christian | 105 |
| Muslim | 5 |
| Other religion | 1 |
| Not answered | 21 |