Charlton Road, Creech Heathfield, Taunton, TA3 5PD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TA3 5PD 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	51.5%	51.5%	0.0%	51.0%	0.5%
Male	48.5%	48.5%	0.0%	49.0%	-0.5%

Partnership Status

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 TA3 5PD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.9% 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	18.8%	19.3%	0.5%	37.9%	-18.6%
Married: Opposite sex	64.2%	63.9%	-0.3%	44.2%	19.7%
Separated	1.5%	0.4%	-1.1%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	5.4%	7.1%	1.7%	9.1%	-2.0%
Widowed	10%	9.3%	-0.7%	6.1%	3.2%

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	42.4%	48.5%	6.1%	48.4%	0.1%
Good health	37.4%	34.4%	-3.0%	33.6%	0.8%
Fair health	15.8%	14.1%	-1.7%	12.7%	1.4%
Bad health	4%	2.5%	-1.5%	4.0%	-1.5%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.6%

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	21.2%	13.5%	-7.7%	18.2%	-4.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.2%	7.4%	-3.8%	9.6%	-2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.2%	16.3%	2.1%	13.4%	2.9%
Apprenticeship	5%	8.5%	3.5%	5.3%	3.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.5%	17.4%	3.9%	16.9%	0.5%
Degree or Similar	31.5%	35.1%	3.6%	33.8%	1.3%
Other	3.5%	1.8%	-1.7%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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)
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	99.3%	99.7%	0.4%	81.4%	18.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

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	97%	96.6%	-0.4%	83.2%	13.4%
European Union	1%	1.2%	0.2%	6.1%	-4.9%
Africa	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	2.7%	-1.2%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97%	96.6%	-0.4%	83.2%	13.4%
10+ Years	0%	2.8%	2.8%	9.8%	-7.0%
2-5 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	3%	0.3%	-2.7%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.7%	76.7%	11.0%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	11.7%	13.5%	-1.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.5%	37.2%	-4.7%
Christian	59.2%	46.2%	13.0%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Other religion	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Not answered	6.4%	6.0%	0.4%

Safety

Is Charlton Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charlton Road was 48.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.0% lower than the Blackdown & Neroche average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Charlton Road has the 57th lowest crime rate of 118 local areas in Blackdown & Neroche and the 918th lowest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.0%.

🔎 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 5PD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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

Average property prices on Charlton Road are based on 46 property sales since the beginning of 1995. 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 Charlton Road, Creech Heathfield, Taunton, TA3 5PD

Estimated Average Property Prices for TA3 5PD

Average Price
£261,516

Semi-Detached
£272,135

Terraced
£247,357

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Charlton Road

Average Price
£354,759

Semi-Detached
£316,169

Terraced
£279,037

Detached
£575,291

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Charlton Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
10 Charlton Road Cottages Charlton Road, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£155,000	2024-10-25	£158,835
1 Charlton Road Cottages Charlton Road, Taunton, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2021-11-22	£297,829
10 Charlton Road Cottages Charlton Road, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£228,000	2018-02-16	£297,417
9 Charlton Road Cottages Charlton Road, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£232,000	2016-12-22	£322,529
11 Charlton Road Cottages Charlton Road, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£190,000	2015-12-08	£276,921

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TA3 5PD

Employment

TA3 5PD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.

TA3 5PD 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 5PD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	109
Full-Time Employee	68
Self-Employed	38
Part-Time Employee	35
Student (economically inactive)	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Looking after home or family	6
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Human health and social work activities	19
Education	17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Other	10
Manufacturing	10
Construction	9
Administrative and support service activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Real estate activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Information and communication	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School Hyde Lane , Creech St Michael TA3 5QQ	3out of 4	1,610 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
West Monkton Church of England School Bridgwater Road , Bathpool TA2 8FT	3out of 4	2,064 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ruishton Church of England School Newlands Road , Ruishton TA3 5JZ	3out of 4	2,986 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Nerrols Primary School and Nursery Nerrols Drive , TA2 8GS	- not rated	3,995 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Minerva Primary School Outer Circle , TA1 2BU	1out of 4	4,406 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	4out of 4	2,567 yd	Community school	No	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	2,179 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Selworthy Special School Selworthy Road , TA2 8HD	3out of 4	4,853 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Sky Academy Pickeridge Close , TA2 7HW	- not rated	4,928 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Taunton Deane Partnership College Byron Road , TA1 2JD	3out of 4	5,277 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

We haven't found any places rated by Food Standards Agency in TA3 5PD area.

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Taunton Vale Golf Course (Closed)	golf	683 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	27.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	29.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	39.97 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	39.97 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	10 Mbit/s

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