Cheddon Road is in Taunton and in Somerset district. TA2 7AP is located in the Taunton North 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 7AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA2 7AT, TA2 7AR, TA2 7HT, TA2 7AN, TA2 7BB, TA2 7AS, TA2 7LU, TA2 7AQ, TA2 7HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TA2 7AP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.3% | 50.2% | -7.1% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 42.7% | 49.8% | 7.1% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 30.9% | 35.7% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.1% | 40.8% | -7.3% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 16.8% | 5.2% | 9.1% | 7.7% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 5.5% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 46% | 34.8% | -11.2% | 48.4% | -13.6% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 38.6% | 7.1% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 17.9% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 6.6% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.3% | 24.3% | -4.0% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21% | 10.5% | -10.5% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 17.2% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 8.8% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 15.5% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 20.9% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98% | 96.9% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 93.4% 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 | 95% | 93.4% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 93.4% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.1% | 76.7% | -9.6% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 27.7% | 13.5% | 14.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cheddon Road was 73.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.2% higher than the Rowbarton & Staplegrove average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cheddon Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Rowbarton & Staplegrove and the 615th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 203 Cheddon Road, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2025-09-18 | £195,000 |
| 212 Cheddon Road, Taunton, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-12-02 | £260,517 |
| 194 Cheddon Road, Taunton, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-10-28 | £291,447 |
| 210 Cheddon Road, Taunton, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-04-08 | £266,121 |
| 209 Cheddon Road, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-06-29 | £188,734 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellsprings Primary School Crowcombe Road , TA2 7NF | 3out of 4 | 226 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priorswood Primary School Wedlands , TA2 7AD | 1out of 4 | 669 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church School Grove Terrace , TA2 6HA | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyngford Park Primary School Bircham Road , TA2 8EX | - not rated | 1,060 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nerrols Primary School and Nursery Nerrols Drive , TA2 8GS | - not rated | 1,587 yd | Free schools | 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 | 660 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle School Wellington Road , TA1 5AU | 4out of 4 | 2,288 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Community School School Road , Monkton Heathfield TA2 8PD | 4out of 4 | 3,001 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Fox's School Bishop Fox Drive , TA1 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 3,345 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 | 3,108 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 | 236 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Selworthy Special School Selworthy Road , TA2 8HD | 3out of 4 | 710 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sky Academy Pickeridge Close , TA2 7HW | - not rated | 827 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Taunton School Staplegrove Road , TA2 6AD | - not rated | 1,281 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Taunton Preparatory School Staplegrove Road , TA2 6AE | - not rated | 1,281 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 | 494 yd | |
| The Obridge | Massingham Park | 947 yd | |
| Starbucks | Refreshment Room, Taunton Station | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Waggon | Dorchester Road | 384 yd | |
| Pegasus 68 Club Ltd | 68-70 Cheddon Road | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thousand Sunny Chinese Takeaway | 167 Cheddon Road | 253 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | 120 Cheddon Road | 596 yd | |
| Blue Ocean | 2 Salisbury Street | 662 yd | |
| Just Spice | 27 Kingston Road | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Food | 169 Cheddon Road | 253 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food | 6-8 Priorswood Place | 494 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 36 Priorswood Road | 828 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Taunton Green Playing Fields HOPE CORNER LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 444 yd |
| The Taunton Academy (Closed) Lyngford Road | 692 yd | |
| The Taunton Academy CHEDDON ROAD | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| Sky College PICKERIDGE CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 732 yd |
| Wellsprings Leisure Centre CHEDDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 831 yd |
| Taunton School Sports Field PEILE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 937 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 | 157.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 28.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.