Taunton Road is in Bishops Lydeard, Taunton and in Somerset district. TA4 3LR is located in the Lydeard electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Taunton Deane. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Taunton Road, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, TA4 3LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TA4 3LR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 51.1% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 53% | 48.9% | -4.1% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 TA4 3LR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.2% 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 | 27.2% | 28.2% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67% | 59.2% | -7.8% | 44.2% | 15.0% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 0.6% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 1% | 9.8% | 8.8% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.8% | 58.7% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 10.3% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 26.5% | -8.3% | 33.6% | -7.1% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 12.6% | 5.0% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 44%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.6% | 12.6% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 8% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 15.4% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.6% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.4% | 15.4% | -5.0% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 44% | 17.8% | 33.8% | 10.2% |
| Other | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| White | 99.2% | 97% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 91.8% 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% | 91.8% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 91.8% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 6% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.6% | 37.2% | 15.4% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Taunton Road was 33.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.7% lower than the Lydeard average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Taunton Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Lydeard and the 620th lowest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 58.1%.
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.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kingfishers Catch Taunton Road, Taunton, Somerset Other, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2022-07-01 | £533,066 |
| Warden Lodge Taunton Road, Taunton, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2018-08-07 | £669,027 |
| Ellesmere Taunton Road, Taunton, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2017-10-03 | £293,872 |
| Oakwood House Taunton Road, Taunton, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2014-06-20 | £1,064,882 |
| Warden Lodge Taunton Road, Taunton, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2004-10-12 | £687,719 |
TA4 3LR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 3LR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 64 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotford St Luke Primary School Bethell Mead , Cotford St Luke TA4 1HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,752 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishops Lydeard Church School Mount Street , Bishops Lydeard TA4 3AN | 2out of 4 | 1,922 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton Fitzwarren Church School Blackdown View , Norton Fitzwarren TA2 6TB | 3out of 4 | 3,028 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oake, Bradford and Nynehead VC Primary Oake , TA4 1AZ | 3out of 4 | 4,055 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staplegrove Church School Hudson Way , Staplegrove TA2 6UP | 3out of 4 | 4,140 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Taunton Academy Cheddon Road , TA2 7QP | 2out of 4 | 5,453 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Hall School Pyrland , Kingston Road TA2 8AA | - not rated | 4,762 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Taunton School Staplegrove Road , TA2 6AD | - not rated | 4,994 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Taunton Preparatory School Staplegrove Road , TA2 6AE | - not rated | 4,994 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 16.38 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 16.38 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 0.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.15 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.