TA23 0PB is in Washford, Watchet and Somerset district. TA23 0PB is located in the Dunster electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bridgwater and West Somerset. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Washford, Watchet, TA23 0PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA23 0PD, TA23 0PE, TA23 0PA, TA23 0PG, TA23 0PT, TA23 0PF, TA23 0QU, TA23 0PH, TA23 0PQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TA23 0PB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 53.4% | 49.7% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 46.6% | 50.3% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 33.5% | 33.3% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 46.7% | 5.8% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 15.7% | 10% | -5.7% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 6.9% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 48.2% | 39.9% | -8.3% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 32.5% | 1.8% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 16.7% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 7.7% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 | 32.7% | 28% | -4.7% | 18.2% | 9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 10% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 13% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.7% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 16.9% | 3.1% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 23.8% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| White | 99.7% | 98.1% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 99.7% | 96.6% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.1% | 96.6% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.1% | 76.7% | -11.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 33.6% | 13.5% | 20.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.8% | 37.2% | 12.6% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around TA23 0PB was 58.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.3% lower than the Dunster average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
TA23 0PB has the 26th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Dunster and the 784th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.9 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 lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croft Cottage, Watchet, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2014-06-24 | £342,571 |
TA23 0PB 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 retired residents living in TA23 0PB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 78 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Cleeve CofE School, Washford Washford , TA23 0PB | 4out of 4 | 89 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England First School Doniford Road , Williton TA4 4SF | 3out of 4 | 3,399 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery Liddymore Road , TA23 0EX | 3out of 4 | 3,639 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School North Road , Williton TA4 4SW | 2out of 4 | 3,129 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Washford Inn | Station Road, Washford | 435 yd | |
| The White Horse Inn | Old Cleeve, Watchet | 1,085 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.