Postcode report
TA4 3WY Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About TA4 3WY: area rating, property, schools and local change
TA4 3WY is a postcode in Upper Tone, Somerset, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near TA4 3WY, then scores the surrounding small area 64/100 - top 30% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around TA4 3WY are housing and safety, while property market signals 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 TA4 3WY is based on Somerset West and Taunton 011 Census 2021. It covers 11,302 residents, 4,906 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 37, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 53% owner-occupied, 37% privately rented, 9% 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 7/10.
For property prices near TA4 3WY, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the TA4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £259k from 44 rolling sales, down 3.5% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near TA4 3WY can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 7 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 12 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 TA4 3WY 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 TA4 3WY is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 11 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 TA4 3WY
Is TA4 3WY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 64/100 (top 30% 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 TA4 3WY?
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 TA4 3WY?
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 TA4 3WY?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for TA4 3WY?
LocaleIQ matched TA4 3WY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in TA4 3WY?
The latest median sold price is £259k based on 44 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around TA4 3WY?
LocaleIQ currently shows 11 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.