Reeves Close is in Bathpool, Taunton and in Somerset district. TA2 8FU is located in the Monkton & North Curry electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Taunton Deane. This postcode has been in use since 2017-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Reeves Close, Bathpool, Taunton, TA2 8FU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA2 8FD, TA2 8FP, TA2 8FF, TA2 8FA, TA2 8FS, TA2 8FQ, TA2 8FN, TA2 8FG, TA2 8FB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TA2 8FU 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 | 54% | 51.4% | -2.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 46% | 48.6% | 2.6% | 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 | 22.6% | 38% | 15.4% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.6% | 49.3% | -10.3% | 44.2% | 5.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 8.7% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 7% | 0.5% | -6.5% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.8%) 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 | 50.6% | 65.4% | 14.8% | 48.4% | 17.0% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 27.4% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 5.7% | -8.1% | 12.7% | -7.0% |
| Bad health | 5% | 0.7% | -4.3% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 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.
In the area around TA2 8FU this area, 4.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.1% | 4.7% | -14.4% | 18.2% | -13.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 6% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 15.7% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 6.3% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 24.1% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.8% | 41.4% | 6.6% | 33.8% | 7.6% |
| Other | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 99.6% | 94.8% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 92.4% 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 | 95.4% | 92.4% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 92% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.7% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.2% | 37.2% | 16.0% |
| Christian | 38.1% | 46.2% | -8.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Reeves Close was 150.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 98.1% higher than the Monkton & North Curry average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Reeves Close has the 7th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Monkton & North Curry and the 265th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 95.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 50.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Reeves Close, Taunton, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2025-04-25 | £289,894 |
| 11 Reeves Close, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2025-02-20 | £241,894 |
| 15 Reeves Close, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-04-04 | £243,731 |
| 18 Reeves Close, Taunton, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-12-20 | £283,810 |
| 2 Reeves Close, Taunton, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-02-24 | £337,931 |
TA2 8FU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 221 |
| Part-Time Employee | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Monkton Church of England School Bridgwater Road , Bathpool TA2 8FT | 3out of 4 | 184 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School Hyde Lane , Creech St Michael TA3 5QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,356 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nerrols Primary School and Nursery Nerrols Drive , TA2 8GS | - not rated | 2,105 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruishton Church of England School Newlands Road , Ruishton TA3 5JZ | 3out of 4 | 2,502 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyngford Park Primary School Bircham Road , TA2 8EX | - not rated | 2,617 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathfield Community School School Road , Monkton Heathfield TA2 8PD | 4out of 4 | 678 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Taunton Academy Cheddon Road , TA2 7QP | 2out of 4 | 3,636 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Fox's School Bishop Fox Drive , TA1 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 4,756 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle School Wellington Road , TA1 5AU | 4out of 4 | 5,413 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 | 4,519 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambian Somerset School Creech Court , Mill Lane TA3 5PX | - not rated | 1,814 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selworthy Special School Selworthy Road , TA2 8HD | 3out of 4 | 2,963 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sky Academy Pickeridge Close , TA2 7HW | - not rated | 3,045 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Park House School 277 , Cheddon Road TA2 7AX | - not rated | 3,679 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Taunton Deane Partnership College Byron Road , TA1 2JD | 3out of 4 | 3,750 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre | Heathfield Community School, School Road | 677 yd | |
| Silver's Pantry | Prockters Farm | 861 yd | |
| Monkton Elm Garden Centre Ltd | Monkton Heathfield | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Merry Monk | The Merry Monk | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Stores | 15 School Road | 779 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Monkton Ce Primary School BRIDGWATER ROAD | grass pitches | 245 yd |
| West Monkton Cricket Club Camel's Hump | grass pitches | 490 yd |
| Heathfield Community School SCHOOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Creech St Michael Rec Ground LEIGHTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 888 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 | 120 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 190.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 32.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.