Peacocks Close is in West Buckland, Wellington and in Somerset district. TA21 9JY 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 Peacocks Close, West Buckland, Wellington, TA21 9JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA21 9LD, TA21 9LB, TA21 9JX, TA21 9JU, TA21 9PX, TA21 9JT, TA21 9JJ, TA21 9SZ, TA21 9LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TA21 9JY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.5% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.5% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of TA21 9JY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 16.7% | 20.7% | 4.0% | 37.9% | -17.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.3% | 62.2% | -4.1% | 44.2% | 18.0% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 9.9% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 49.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 37% | 38.5% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 10.4% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 5% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 TA21 9JY this area, 8.8% 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 | 13.9% | 8.8% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 10.5% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.9% | 16.7% | -5.2% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 6.1% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 21.8% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.8% | 34.4% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 0.6% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.7% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.4% | 99.7% | 2.3% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 95.1% | 93.2% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 93.2% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 55.3% | 46.2% | 9.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Peacocks Close was 72.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.1% lower than the Blackdown & Neroche average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Peacocks Close has the 35th highest crime rate of 118 local areas in Blackdown & Neroche and the 622nd highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Peacocks Close, Wellington, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-01-26 | £243,800 |
| 8 Peacocks Close, Wellington, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-10-26 | £249,712 |
| 3 Peacocks Close, Wellington, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2021-06-25 | £506,103 |
| 13 Peacocks Close, Wellington, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £339,000 | 2021-03-12 | £400,203 |
| 16A Peacocks Close, Wellington, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2020-11-20 | £303,557 |
TA21 9JY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 retired residents living in TA21 9JY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 109 |
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Buckland Primary School West Buckland , TA21 9LD | 3out of 4 | 133 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Priory , TA21 9EJ | 3out of 4 | 3,569 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellesley Park Primary School Homefield , TA21 9AJ | 3out of 4 | 3,778 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School Thomas Place , TA21 8FP | - not rated | 3,920 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Grove Primary School Courtland Road , TA21 8NE | 2out of 4 | 4,417 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 4,584 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fusion College Manleys Farm , West Buckland TA21 9LQ | - not rated | 1,451 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wellington School South Street , TA21 8NT | - not rated | 3,800 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's College Trull Road , TA1 4QS | - not rated | 5,445 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 5.9% |
| 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 | 54.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 158.36 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 158.36 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.95 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.