Postcode report
Is TA2 6DS a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About TA2 6DS: area rating, property, schools and local change
TA2 6DS is a postcode in Rowbarton & Staplegrove, Somerset, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near TA2 6DS, then scores the surrounding small area 40/100 - bottom 22% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around TA2 6DS are housing and jobs, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for TA2 6DS is based on Somerset West and Taunton 007 Census 2021. It covers 8,226 residents, 378 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 42, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 71% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 11% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 4/10.
For property prices near TA2 6DS, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the TA2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £270k from 149 rolling sales, up 4.9% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near TA2 6DS can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 3 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near TA2 6DS by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around TA2 6DS is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 5 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about TA2 6DS
Is TA2 6DS a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 40/100 (bottom 22% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near TA2 6DS?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near TA2 6DS?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near TA2 6DS?
LocaleIQ currently matches 3 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for TA2 6DS?
LocaleIQ matched TA2 6DS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in TA2 6DS?
The latest median sold price is £270k based on 149 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around TA2 6DS?
LocaleIQ currently shows 5 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.