Postcode report
Is TA23 0BW a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About TA23 0BW: area rating, property, schools and local change
TA23 0BW is a postcode in Watchet & Stogursey, Somerset, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near TA23 0BW, then scores the surrounding small area 33/100 - bottom 10% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around TA23 0BW are jobs and schools and education, while local prosperity 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 TA23 0BW is based on Somerset West and Taunton 003 Census 2021. It covers 7,544 residents, 189 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 54, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 62% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 22% 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 3/10.
For property prices near TA23 0BW, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the TA23 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £198k from 48 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near TA23 0BW can compare 3 state schools within one mile, including 2 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near TA23 0BW by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around TA23 0BW is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 3 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 TA23 0BW
Is TA23 0BW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 33/100 (bottom 10% 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 TA23 0BW?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near TA23 0BW?
3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for TA23 0BW?
LocaleIQ matched TA23 0BW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in TA23 0BW?
The latest median sold price is £198k based on 48 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around TA23 0BW?
LocaleIQ currently shows 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.