Cheddon Road is in Taunton and in Somerset district. TA2 7AH 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 Cheddon Road, Taunton, TA2 7AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA2 7AL, TA2 7TB, TA2 7LU, TA2 7AG, TA2 7AJ, TA2 7LT, TA2 7DN, TA2 7AN, TA2 7AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TA2 7AH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 54.3% | 52.9% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 45.7% | 47.1% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 | 27.6% | 39.1% | 11.5% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.3% | 41.2% | -13.1% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 9% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 6.4% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 42.4% | 45.7% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 41.2% | 37.1% | -4.1% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 12.7% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| 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 | 23.5% | 18.7% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 14% | 2.1% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 13.6% | -5.3% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 8.1% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 14.9% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 26.4% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 4.1% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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 | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.8% | 98.3% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
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 | 91% | 92.1% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 4.8% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 92.1% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 23.1% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.5% | 37.2% | 11.3% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cheddon Road was 253.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.1% higher than the Bishop's Hull & Taunton West average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Cheddon Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 127 local areas in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West and the 105th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156 Cheddon Road, Taunton, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2023-07-31 | £573,188 |
| 154 Cheddon Road, Taunton, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £147,400 | 2023-07-21 | £149,536 |
| 167 Cheddon Road, Taunton, Somerset Other, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-07-06 | £218,938 |
| Vale View, 185A Cheddon Road, Taunton, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-10-29 | £364,189 |
| 160 Cheddon Road, Taunton, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2018-05-02 | £399,870 |
TA2 7AH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellsprings Primary School Crowcombe Road , TA2 7NF | 3out of 4 | 424 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priorswood Primary School Wedlands , TA2 7AD | 1out of 4 | 443 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church School Grove Terrace , TA2 6HA | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyngford Park Primary School Bircham Road , TA2 8EX | - not rated | 1,165 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Town Academy Staplegrove Road , TA1 1DF | 3out of 4 | 1,514 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Taunton Academy Cheddon Road , TA2 7QP | 2out of 4 | 913 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle School Wellington Road , TA1 5AU | 4out of 4 | 2,062 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Community School School Road , Monkton Heathfield TA2 8PD | 4out of 4 | 3,060 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Fox's School Bishop Fox Drive , TA1 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 3,103 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 | 2,870 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park House School 277 , Cheddon Road TA2 7AX | - not rated | 487 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sky Academy Pickeridge Close , TA2 7HW | - not rated | 763 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Selworthy Special School Selworthy Road , TA2 8HD | 3out of 4 | 820 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Taunton School Staplegrove Road , TA2 6AD | - not rated | 1,120 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Taunton Preparatory School Staplegrove Road , TA2 6AE | - not rated | 1,120 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Fish & Chips | 17 Priorswood Place | 604 yd | |
| Starbucks | Refreshment Room, Taunton Station | 822 yd | |
| The Obridge | Massingham Park | 834 yd | |
| Compass Disability Services | Units 11 - 12, Belvedere Trading Estate | 1,051 yd | |
| Gurkha3 | 93-95 Station Road | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pegasus 68 Club Ltd | 68-70 Cheddon Road | 330 yd | |
| The Waggon | Dorchester Road | 534 yd | |
| Ale House | 78 Station Road | 1,025 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | 75 Station Road | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thousand Sunny Chinese Takeaway | 167 Cheddon Road | 1 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | 120 Cheddon Road | 342 yd | |
| Blue Ocean | 2 Salisbury Street | 476 yd | |
| Just Spice | 27 Kingston Road | 759 yd | |
| The Orient Fish Bar | 110 Station Road | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Food | 169 Cheddon Road | 1 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 36 Priorswood Road | 584 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food | 6-8 Priorswood Place | 604 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Taunton Academy (Closed) Lyngford Road | 574 yd | |
| Taunton Green Playing Fields HOPE CORNER LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 660 yd |
| Sky College PICKERIDGE CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 675 yd |
| Taunton School Sports Field PEILE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 842 yd |
| The Taunton Academy CHEDDON ROAD | grass pitches | 965 yd |
| Priorswood Playing Field CLEEVE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,066 yd |
| Wellsprings Leisure Centre CHEDDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,074 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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 | 77.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 148.22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 148.22 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.