Scotts Lane is in Wellington and in Somerset district. TA21 8PL is located in the Blackdown & Neroche electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Taunton Deane. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Scotts Lane, Wellington, TA21 8PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA21 8PN, TA21 8PJ, TA21 8ST, TA21 8PQ, TA21 8NW, TA21 8QJ, TA21 8TA, TA21 8PH, TA21 8AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TA21 8PL 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 8PL, 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 Scotts 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.
Scotts 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Scotts Lane, Wellington, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2023-11-24 | £202,805 |
| 22 Scotts Lane, Wellington, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-06-10 | £184,264 |
| 24 Scotts Lane, Wellington, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2021-10-05 | £186,235 |
| 23 Scotts Lane, Wellington, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2018-08-17 | £168,840 |
| 19 Scotts Lane, Wellington, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2018-08-03 | £190,421 |
TA21 8PL 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 8PL 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Primary School Priory , TA21 9EJ | 3out of 4 | 417 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Grove Primary School Courtland Road , TA21 8NE | 2out of 4 | 594 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School Thomas Place , TA21 8FP | - not rated | 694 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellesley Park Primary School Homefield , TA21 9AJ | 3out of 4 | 885 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockwell Green Church of England Primary School Brooklands Road , Rockwell Green TA21 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,595 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 | 816 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 | 387 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fusion College Manleys Farm , West Buckland TA21 9LQ | - not rated | 3,254 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruxstons | 20-22 High Street | 175 yd | |
| Tamarind Bay | 32 High Street | 175 yd | |
| Cafe Licious | 15 South Street | 180 yd | |
| The Green Dragon | Green Dragon Inn, 23 South Street | 180 yd | |
| New Canton Chinese Restaurant | 24-26 South Street | 199 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pub | 13 High Street | 246 yd | |
| The Iron Duke | The Iron Duke, Fore Street | 271 yd | |
| Vintage Inn | 24 Fore Street | 290 yd | |
| Victoria Arms | 43 North Street | 403 yd | |
| The Cottage Inn | 31 Champford Lane | 743 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Fish Bar | 30 High Street | 175 yd | |
| New Orient Hotfoods Take Away | 21 South Street | 180 yd | |
| Pizza Palace & Burger Bar | 18 South Street | 199 yd | |
| Mr Scrumptious | 8 South Street | 199 yd | |
| Wok Inn | Wok Inn, 33 High Street | 246 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Red Lion Court, High Street | 219 yd | |
| Co-Op | 4-6 Fore Street | 290 yd | |
| Asda | Longforth Road | 395 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 | 334 yd |
| Wellington Playing Field NORTH STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 569 yd |
| Wellington Recreation Ground COURTLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 856 yd |
| Court Fields School MANTLE STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 878 yd |
| Wellington Rugby Club CORAMS LANE | grass pitches | 1,090 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 | 50.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 111.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 111.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.