TA2 8AA is in Nailsbourne, Taunton and Somerset district. TA2 8AA is located in the Monkton & North Curry electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Taunton Deane. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nailsbourne, Taunton, TA2 8AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TA2 8AA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 49.3% | 52.1% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 50.7% | 47.9% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 | 27.3% | 31.7% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.6% | 49.5% | -4.1% | 44.2% | 5.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 10.8% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 4.1% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50% | 56% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 7.6% |
| Good health | 35% | 29.9% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 11.6% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 15.8% | 12% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 8% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 16.3% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 4.6% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 18.9% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.9% | 37.5% | 4.6% | 33.8% | 3.7% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 97.3% | 95.2% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
In this area, 90.7% 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 | 90.5% | 90.7% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90% | 90.5% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 5.5% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 2.3% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around TA2 8AA was 140.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.1% higher than the Monkton & North Curry average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
TA2 8AA has the 9th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Monkton & North Curry and the 297th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 95.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 269.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Pyrland Gate Cottages, Taunton, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £307,500 | 2024-06-07 | £330,120 |
| 2 Pyrland Gate Cottages, Taunton, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2017-03-03 | £377,101 |
| 2 Pyrland Gate Cottages, Taunton, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2013-06-21 | £303,618 |
| Kingsway Cottage, Taunton, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2006-06-20 | £469,364 |
| Kingsway Cottage, Taunton, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £73,000 | 1995-12-15 | £415,316 |
TA2 8AA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
TA2 8AA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 147 |
| Retired | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 58 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 25 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellsprings Primary School Crowcombe Road , TA2 7NF | 3out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School Rowford , Cheddon Fitzpaine TA2 8JY | 3out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyngford Park Primary School Bircham Road , TA2 8EX | - not rated | 1,642 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priorswood Primary School Wedlands , TA2 7AD | 1out of 4 | 1,950 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nerrols Primary School and Nursery Nerrols Drive , TA2 8GS | - not rated | 2,216 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 | 651 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle School Wellington Road , TA1 5AU | 4out of 4 | 3,346 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Community School School Road , Monkton Heathfield TA2 8PD | 4out of 4 | 3,371 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Fox's School Bishop Fox Drive , TA1 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 4,627 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 | 4,389 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Hall School Pyrland , Kingston Road TA2 8AA | - not rated | 371 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House School 277 , Cheddon Road TA2 7AX | - not rated | 1,048 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Selworthy Special School Selworthy Road , TA2 8HD | 3out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sky Academy Pickeridge Close , TA2 7HW | - not rated | 1,922 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Taunton School Staplegrove Road , TA2 6AD | - not rated | 2,188 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King'S Hall School | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 4 yd |
| Wellsprings Leisure Centre CHEDDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 455 yd |
| The Taunton Academy CHEDDON ROAD | grass pitches | 574 yd |
| Taunton Green Playing Fields HOPE CORNER LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 891 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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 | 50.0% |
| Median download speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 14.81 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 14.81 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 0.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.62 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.