Ruishton, Taunton, TA3 5LT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TA3 5LT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	56.2%	54.6%	-1.6%	51.0%	3.6%
Male	43.8%	45.4%	1.6%	49.0%	-3.6%

Partnership Status

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	17.9%	22.8%	4.9%	37.9%	-15.1%
Married: Opposite sex	54.5%	48.2%	-6.3%	44.2%	4.0%
Separated	1.6%	0.9%	-0.7%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	8.2%	14.9%	6.7%	9.1%	5.8%
Widowed	17.9%	13.2%	-4.7%	6.1%	7.1%

Health

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	34.3%	41.8%	7.5%	48.4%	-6.6%
Good health	38.9%	34.5%	-4.4%	33.6%	0.9%
Fair health	20.1%	15.7%	-4.4%	12.7%	3.0%
Bad health	5.3%	5.6%	0.3%	4.0%	1.6%
Very bad health	1.4%	2.4%	1.0%	1.2%	1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	29.2%	16.1%	-13.1%	18.2%	-2.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.3%	9.6%	0.3%	9.6%	0.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14%	16.1%	2.1%	13.4%	2.7%
Apprenticeship	5.1%	9.6%	4.5%	5.3%	4.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.4%	17%	9.6%	16.9%	0.1%
Degree or Similar	31.1%	30.4%	-0.7%	33.8%	-3.4%
Other	3.9%	1.3%	-2.6%	2.8%	-1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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)
Pakistani	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99.3%	99.2%	-0.1%	81.4%	17.8%
Arab	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.2% 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	96.8%	97.2%	0.4%	83.2%	14.0%
European Union	1.1%	0.8%	-0.3%	6.1%	-5.3%
Africa	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	1.6%	0.9%	5.6%	-4.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.8%	97.2%	0.4%	83.2%	14.0%
10+ Years	0%	2.8%	2.8%	9.8%	-7.0%
Less than 2 years	3.2%	0%	-3.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.5%	76.7%	6.8%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
No passport held	15.7%	13.5%	2.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.5%	37.2%	-6.7%
Christian	62.7%	46.2%	16.5%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	5.2%	6.0%	-0.8%

Safety

Is TA3 5LT dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around TA3 5LT was 118.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.9% higher than the Blackdown & Neroche average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

TA3 5LT has the 21st highest crime rate of 118 local areas in Blackdown & Neroche and the 374th highest crime rate of 1,846 local areas in Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 41.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£49,700

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in TA3 5LT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Somerset.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Ruishton, Taunton, TA3 5LT

Estimated Average Property Prices for TA3 5LT

Average Price
£821,359

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£821,359

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales in TA3 5LT

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Henlade Court, Taunton, Somerset Other, an established residential building	£730,000	2017-11-01	£805,697

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TA3 5LT

Employment

TA3 5LT 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 TA3 5LT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	106
Full-Time Employee	61
Part-Time Employee	25
Self-Employed	22
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Student (economically inactive)	3
Looking after home or family	1
Other	0
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	13
Education	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Other	7
Manufacturing	6
Construction	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Information and communication	4
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ruishton Church of England School Newlands Road , Ruishton TA3 5JZ	3out of 4	707 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ruishton Church of England Primary School Newlands Road , Ruishton TA3 5JZ	- not rated	707 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blackbrook Primary School Ashbourne Crescent , TA1 2RA	3out of 4	1,588 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Blackbrook Primary School Ashbourne Crescent , TA1 2RA	- not rated	1,588 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Minerva Primary School Outer Circle , Somerset TA1 2BU	2out of 4	1,808 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Heathfield Community School School Road , Monkton Heathfield TA2 8PD	- not rated	2,492 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Monkton Wood Academy School Road , Monkton Heathfield TA2 8PD	1out of 4	2,519 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Fox's School Bishop Fox Drive , TA1 3HQ	3out of 4	3,131 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Fox's Community School Bishop Fox Drive , TA1 3HQ	- not rated	3,131 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The St Augustine of Canterbury School Lyngford Road , TA2 7EF	- not rated	3,449 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Richard Huish College South Road , TA1 3DZ	- not rated	2,989 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Richard Huish College South Road , TA1 3DZ	- not rated	2,989 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Somerset College of Arts and Technology Wellington Road , TA1 5AX	- not rated	4,881 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cambian Somerset School Creech Court , Mill Lane TA3 5PX	- not rated	1,311 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fcl Rexhill House , Hyde Lane TA2 8BU	- not rated	1,642 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Taunton Deane Partnership College Byron Road , TA1 2JD	3out of 4	2,236 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Silver Bridge School 54 Silver Street , Taunton TA1 3DL	- not rated	3,167 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
King's College Taunton South Road , TA1 3LA	- not rated	3,181 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Miller & Carter Taunton	Ilminster Road	437 yd
Dee Dees Cafe	Unit 1, Hankridge Way	847 yd
Holiday Inn, M5, J25	Holiday Inn, Deane Gate Avenue	934 yd
WPA	Rivergate House, Blackbrook Park Avenue	979 yd
Starbucks Coffee	Unit 4 Deane Retail Park	1,002 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Ruishton Inn	Ruishton Inn	712 yd
Ivy House Social Club	Ivy House Park	853 yd
Hankridge Arms	Hankridge Way	1,014 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	Heron Gate		1,014 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ruishton C Of E Primary School NEWLANDS ROAD	grass pitches	707 yd
Ruishton Recreation Ground CARPENTERS CLOSE	grass pitches	893 yd
You Fit Health Club (Taunton) DEANE GATE AVENUE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	931 yd
Swingrite Golf Centre	golf	1,042 yd

Broadband

We haven't found any broadband statistics for this postcode.

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of TA3 5LT