Bulford Lane is in Wellington and in Somerset district. TA21 8DB is located in the Wellington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Taunton Deane. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bulford Lane, Wellington, TA21 8DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA21 8DA, TA21 8DH, TA21 8BY, TA21 8BX, TA21 8DD, TA21 8DE, TA21 8BZ, TA21 8PS, TA21 8DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TA21 8DB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.3% | 49% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around TA21 8DB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.4% | 42.4% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 4.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 29.9% | -7.8% | 44.2% | -14.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 13.7% | 4.9% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 10.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.2%) 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 | 46.2% | 57.9% | 11.7% | 48.4% | 9.5% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 27.3% | -9.2% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 12% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 21.1% | 16% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 10% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 20.3% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 14.6% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.9% | 34.5% | 11.6% | 33.8% | 0.7% |
| Other | 7% | 1.4% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 8.2% | 12.5% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 11.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 85.7% | 81.1% | -4.6% | 81.4% | -0.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 79.1% 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 | 81.9% | 79.1% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.6% | 13.9% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 8.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.9% | 79.1% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 9.9% | 3.1% | -6.8% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 0.3% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 13.4% | 10.7% | 1.9% | 11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 11.2% | 0.3% | 10.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.9% | 37.2% | 9.7% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 10.9% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bulford Lane was 62.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.7% lower than the Blackdown & Neroche average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bulford Lane has the 45th highest crime rate of 118 local areas in Blackdown & Neroche and the 734th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbury Bulford Lane, Wellington, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-05-05 | £326,837 |
| Melbury Bulford Lane, Wellington, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2007-10-25 | £443,880 |
| Melbury Bulford Lane, Wellington, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 1998-06-26 | £288,116 |
TA21 8DB 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.
The percentage of student residents living in TA21 8DB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Grove Primary School Courtland Road , TA21 8NE | 2out of 4 | 511 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellesley Park Primary School Homefield , TA21 9AJ | 3out of 4 | 655 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Priory , TA21 9EJ | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School Thomas Place , TA21 8FP | - not rated | 1,089 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockwell Green Church of England Primary School Brooklands Road , Rockwell Green TA21 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,298 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court Fields School Mantle Street , TA21 8SW | 2out of 4 | 481 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington School South Street , TA21 8NT | - not rated | 314 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fusion College Manleys Farm , West Buckland TA21 9LQ | - not rated | 3,397 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Masonic Club | Masonic Hall, Mantle Street | 257 yd | |
| New Canton Chinese Restaurant | 24-26 South Street | 331 yd | |
| Wellington Baptist Church | Wellington Baptist Church, 28 South Street | 331 yd | |
| Cafe Licious | 15 South Street | 344 yd | |
| The Green Dragon | Green Dragon Inn, 23 South Street | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vintage Inn | 24 Fore Street | 284 yd | |
| The Cottage Inn | 31 Champford Lane | 305 yd | |
| The Iron Duke | The Iron Duke, Fore Street | 386 yd | |
| Victoria Arms | 43 North Street | 470 yd | |
| The Pub | 13 High Street | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Palace & Burger Bar | 18 South Street | 331 yd | |
| Mr Scrumptious | 8 South Street | 331 yd | |
| Greggs Plc | 9-9a Fore Street | 343 yd | |
| New Orient Hotfoods Take Away | 21 South Street | 344 yd | |
| Wellington Kebab & Pizza | 2 North Street | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 4-6 Fore Street | 284 yd | |
| Waitrose | Red Lion Court, High Street | 597 yd | |
| Asda | Longforth Road | 674 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Princess Royal Sports Complex SOUTH STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 220 yd |
| Wellington Playing Field NORTH STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 445 yd |
| Court Fields School MANTLE STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 580 yd |
| Wellington Recreation Ground COURTLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| Bodywise Health And Fitness Spa MANTLE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 751 yd |
| Wellington Rugby Club CORAMS LANE | grass pitches | 944 yd |
| Wellington (Somerset) Bowling Club CORAMS LANE | indoor bowls | 1,006 yd |
| Wellington Sports Centre CORAMS LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,038 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.