Grange Drive is in Taunton and in Somerset district. TA2 7DY 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 Grange Drive, Taunton, TA2 7DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA2 7PT, TA2 7EE, TA2 7DZ, TA2 7AD, TA2 7PU, TA2 7AF, TA2 7EF, TA2 7QQ, TA2 7UE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TA2 7DY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 51.4% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 46.4% | 48.6% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 34.4% | 32% | -2.4% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.2% | 33% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 20.1% | 22.7% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 13.6% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 11.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (63.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 27.8% | 28.4% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -20.0% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 34.9% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 27.8% | 27.9% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 15.2% |
| Bad health | 9.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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.
In the area around TA2 7DY this area, 35.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.2% | 35.4% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 17.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 7.3% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 12% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 12.5% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 25.5% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -8.3% |
| Other | 5.8% | 3.1% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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 | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.6% | 94.4% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 82.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.3% | 82.1% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 11.9% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 6% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 82.5% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 7.8% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.5% | 76.7% | -21.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 5% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 31.7% | 13.5% | 18.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 53.7% | 46.2% | 7.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grange Drive was 150.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 133.5% higher than the Rowbarton & Staplegrove average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grange Drive has the 5th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Rowbarton & Staplegrove and the 270th highest crime rate of 1,846 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 105.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Grange Drive, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-06-06 | £233,070 |
| 7B Grange Drive, Taunton, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2024-11-22 | £114,285 |
| 10 Grange Drive, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-11-22 | £239,388 |
| 5B Grange Drive, Taunton, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-06-28 | £164,322 |
| 10 Grange Drive, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-11-18 | £230,156 |
The percentage of retired residents living in TA2 7DY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 76 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priorswood Primary School Wedlands , TA2 7AD | - not rated | 172 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priorswood Primary School Wedlands , TA2 7AD | - not rated | 172 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priorswood Primary School Wedlands , TA2 7AD | 3out of 4 | 176 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church School Grove Terrace , TA2 6HA | - not rated | 655 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Grove Terrace , TA2 6HA | - not rated | 655 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The St Augustine of Canterbury School Lyngford Road , TA2 7EF | - not rated | 233 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pyrland School Cheddon Road , TA2 7QP | - not rated | 1,223 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladymead Community School Cheddon Road , TA2 7QP | - not rated | 1,376 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pyrland School Cheddon Road , TA2 7QP | - not rated | 1,376 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle School Wellington Road , TA1 5AU | - not rated | 2,015 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset College of Arts and Technology Wellington Road , TA1 5AX | - not rated | 2,128 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Huish College South Road , TA1 3DZ | - not rated | 2,375 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Huish College South Road , TA1 3DZ | - not rated | 2,375 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky College Pickeridge Close , TA2 7HW | - not rated | 454 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Sky Academy Pickeridge Close , TA2 7HW | - not rated | 454 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Sky Academy Pickeridge Close , TA2 7HW | 1out of 4 | 465 yd | Academy special converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Selworthy Special School Selworthy Road , TA2 8HD | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Selworthy Special School Selworthy Road , TA2 8HD | - not rated | 876 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Refreshment Room, Taunton Station | 467 yd | |
| The Obridge | Massingham Park | 474 yd | |
| Kings Fish & Chips | 17 Priorswood Place | 711 yd | |
| Gurkha3 | 93-95 Station Road | 843 yd | |
| Pizza Hot | 81-83 Station Road | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pegasus 68 Club Ltd | 68-70 Cheddon Road | 286 yd | |
| The Waggon | Dorchester Road | 726 yd | |
| Ale House | 78 Station Road | 789 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | 75 Station Road | 843 yd | |
| Crown & Sceptre | 76 Station Road | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Fish Bar | 120 Cheddon Road | 287 yd | |
| Thousand Sunny Chinese Takeaway | 167 Cheddon Road | 459 yd | |
| Just Spice | 27 Kingston Road | 637 yd | |
| Blue Ocean | 2 Salisbury Street | 701 yd | |
| The Orient Fish Bar | 110 Station Road | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 36 Priorswood Road | 254 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food | 169 Cheddon Road | 459 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food | 6-8 Priorswood Place | 711 yd | |
| Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd | Dellers Wharf, Priory Bridge Road | 961 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Taunton Academy (Closed) Lyngford Road | 280 yd | |
| Sky College PICKERIDGE CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 463 yd |
| Priorswood Playing Field CLEEVE ROAD | grass pitches | 810 yd |
| Somerset County Cricket Club ST. JAMES STREET | grass pitches | 1,032 yd |
| Priorswood Playing Field (East) CASHFORD GATE | grass pitches | 1,045 yd |
| Taunton Pool STATION ROAD | swimming pool | 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 | 93.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.9% |
| 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 | 60.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160.11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160.11 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.