Postcode report
TA5 1BG Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About TA5 1BG: area rating, property, schools and local change
TA5 1BG is a postcode in Cannington, Somerset, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near TA5 1BG, then scores the surrounding small area 47/100 - bottom 36% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around TA5 1BG are safety and health, while housing 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 TA5 1BG is based on Somerset West and Taunton 004 Census 2021. It covers 7,965 residents, 33 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 57, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 72% owner-occupied, 20% privately rented, 8% 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 TA5 1BG, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the TA5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £321k from 51 rolling sales, up 3.6% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near TA5 1BG can compare 1 state schools within one mile. 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 TA5 1BG 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.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near TA5 1BG; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about TA5 1BG
Is TA5 1BG a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 47/100 (bottom 36% 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 TA5 1BG?
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 TA5 1BG?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for TA5 1BG?
LocaleIQ matched TA5 1BG to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in TA5 1BG?
The latest median sold price is £321k based on 51 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around TA5 1BG?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.