High Street is in Wellington and in Somerset district. TA21 8RD 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 High Street, Wellington, TA21 8RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA21 8QY, TA21 8QZ, TA21 8RB, TA21 8RG, TA21 8QS, TA21 8QT, TA21 8RA, TA21 8RF, TA21 8SF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TA21 8RD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 48.7% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 47.6% | 51.3% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 | 37% | 40.6% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 33.9% | -10.0% | 44.2% | -10.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 16.6% | 6.0% | 9.1% | 7.5% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4.2% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.9% | 47.6% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 35.3% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 13.2% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 19.1% | 13.8% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 15.2% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 12.8% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 8.2% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 19.9% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 28.4% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 5.3% | 1.8% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 6.2% | 0.6% | -5.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 87% | 86.8% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 5.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 78.6% 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 | 88% | 78.6% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 6.3% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 5.7% | -1.5% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88% | 78.6% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 7.5% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Middle East | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Not answered | 11.4% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 163.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.6% higher than the Blackdown & Neroche average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 118 local areas in Blackdown & Neroche and the 231st highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 52 High Street, Wellington, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £119,950 | 2025-02-07 | £120,330 |
| 1 Red Lion Court High Street, Wellington, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2024-04-24 | £124,067 |
| Flat 1, Browns 52 High Street, Wellington, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2022-01-27 | £114,041 |
| 2 Red Lion Court High Street, Wellington, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2021-12-20 | £119,138 |
| 1 Red Lion Court High Street, Wellington, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2021-09-17 | £115,246 |
TA21 8RD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
TA21 8RD 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 | 114 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 389 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School Thomas Place , TA21 8FP | - not rated | 507 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Grove Primary School Courtland Road , TA21 8NE | 2out of 4 | 522 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellesley Park Primary School Homefield , TA21 9AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,091 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 | 1,548 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 | 829 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 | 592 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fusion College Manleys Farm , West Buckland TA21 9LQ | - not rated | 3,419 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flavours | 59 High Street | 44 yd | |
| Rachel's Cafe | Unit 3, Lancer Court, High Street | 105 yd | |
| A House of Cake | 17 High Street | 106 yd | |
| Wellington & District Conservative Club | 19 High Street | 106 yd | |
| Odette's Tearoom Limited | 27 High Street | 106 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pub | 13 High Street | 106 yd | |
| The Iron Duke | The Iron Duke, Fore Street | 244 yd | |
| Victoria Arms | 43 North Street | 314 yd | |
| Vintage Inn | 24 Fore Street | 329 yd | |
| The Cottage Inn | 31 Champford Lane | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok Inn | Wok Inn, 33 High Street | 106 yd | |
| Show Spice | 31 High Street | 106 yd | |
| Star Fish Bar | 30 High Street | 124 yd | |
| New Orient Hotfoods Take Away | 21 South Street | 242 yd | |
| Pizza Palace & Burger Bar | 18 South Street | 256 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Red Lion Court, High Street | 12 yd | |
| Asda | Longforth Road | 191 yd | |
| Co-Op | 4-6 Fore Street | 329 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 | 522 yd |
| Wellington Playing Field NORTH STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 522 yd |
| Wellington Recreation Ground COURTLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 799 yd |
| Court Fields School MANTLE STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 866 yd |
| Wellington Rugby Club CORAMS LANE | grass pitches | 990 yd |
| Wellington (Somerset) Bowling Club CORAMS LANE | indoor bowls | 1,031 yd |
| Wellington Sports Centre CORAMS LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,092 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 | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 68.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 68.0% |
| 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 | 77.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.