Silver Street is in Wiveliscombe, Taunton and in Somerset district. TA4 2PD is located in the Upper Tone electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Taunton Deane. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Silver Street, Wiveliscombe, Taunton, TA4 2PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA4 2PB, TA4 2PA, TA4 2PP, TA4 2NY, TA4 2LR, TA4 2LP, TA4 2JT, TA4 2JX, TA4 2ZD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TA4 2PD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 47.7% | 49.6% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 52.3% | 50.4% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 33.9% | 38.5% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.4% | 33% | -8.4% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 3.2% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 18.3% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 5.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 43.5% | 46.2% | 2.7% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 40.7% | 34% | -6.7% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 13.8% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.1% | 11.6% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 7.9% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 15.3% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.6% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 10.6% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.9% | 49.1% | 15.2% | 33.8% | 15.3% |
| Other | 9.6% | 0% | -9.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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 | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.7% | 93.9% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 91.5% 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 | 82.1% | 91.5% | 9.4% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 10.5% | 3.2% | -7.3% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.8% | 91.5% | 9.7% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 7.3% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 0.4% | -3.1% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 0.4% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 0.4% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.5% | 37.2% | 7.3% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Silver Street was 25.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.2% lower than the Upper Tone average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Silver Street has the 9th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Upper Tone and the 423rd lowest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.1%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russet Combe Silver Street, Taunton, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £94,950 | 2000-05-05 | £320,866 |
TA4 2PD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
TA4 2PD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wiveliscombe Primary School North Street , Wiveliscombe TA4 2LA | 3out of 4 | 321 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School Milverton , TA4 1JP | 3out of 4 | 4,790 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsmead Academy Wiveliscombe , TA4 2NE | 3out of 4 | 489 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of Spice | 3 Silver Street | 78 yd | |
| Whelans Cafe | 11 The Square | 136 yd | |
| Wiveliscombe Rugby Football Club | Wiveliscombe RFC, The Recreation Ground | 181 yd | |
| Wivey Kitchen | 8-10 North Street | 183 yd | |
| The Hub Centre | Hartswell, South Street | 465 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bear Inn | Bear Inn, 10 North Street | 188 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Ocean | 8 High Street | 121 yd | |
| Kingfisher Chippy | 17 Church Street | 121 yd | |
| Phoenix Kitchen | 1 North Street | 188 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 9 The Square | 136 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsmead School HARTSWELL | tennis courts | 416 yd |
| Wiveliscombe Primary School NORTH STREET | grass pitches | 436 yd |
| Wiveliscombe War Memorial Recreation Ground 6 ABBOTSFIELD COTTAGES 6 ABBOTSFIELD COTTAGES WEST ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 526 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.