96,031TOTAL POPULATION
42,277HOUSEHOLDS
4.1%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£36,920AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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TA1 POSTCODE REGION

Taunton (TA1)

The TA1 postcode area is located in the Taunton postcode town region, within the county of Somerset, and contains a total of 1790 individual postcodes.

There are 159 electoral wards in the TA1 postcode area, including Bridgwater, Burnham-On-Sea, Chard, Crewkerne, Dulverton, Highbridge, Hinton St George, Ilminster, Langport, Martock, Merriott, Minehead, Montacute, Somerton, South Petherton, Stoke-Sub-Hamdon, Taunton, Watchet, Wellington which come under the local authority of the Taunton Deane Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 23% of people in TA1 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of TA1 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


TA1 postcode refers to the Taunton district in the English county of Somerset. It covers the historic market town of Taunton as well as a number of towns, villages and rural areas alongside the River Tone.

The TA1 postcode covers an area of 128.39 km2 and has an estimated population of around 74,000 people. Most of the population is concentrated in Taunton itself, with the remaining towns and villages forming the outer areas. The area is a mix of residential, commercial and industrial developments, as well as a number of greenbelt areas. It has a range of amenities, including supermarkets, parks and leisure facilities, as well as a range of schools.

The TA1 postcode has a range of transport links, which include a mainline train station, several bus routes and road access to the M5 motorway. Taunton is also a principal stop on the main-line train route between Bristol and Exeter.

Taunton is best known for being the county town of Somerset and the home of the famous Taunton Livestock Market. It is also known for its associations with the Battle of Taunton, which took place during the English Civil War in 1688-89.

The area offers a range of attractions, including the nearby Quantock Hills, which are great for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling and bird watching. Somerset County Cricket Club is based in Taunton, and there are also a number of museums, galleries and historic houses to explore.

TA1 postcode is an attractive and diverse area that offers a wide range of amenities and attractions for visitors and locals alike.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90%WORKING
  • 10%UNEMPLOYED

10% of people in TA1 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 23%AB
  • 53%C2/C2
  • 25%DE

According to census records, 23% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 92%WHITE
  • 8%NON-WHITE

92% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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TA1Somerset

Somerset

The county of Somerset

TA1 is located in the county of Somerset, in England.

Somerset has a total population of 948,900, making it the 22nd largest county in the UK.

Somerset has a total area of 1610 square miles, and a population density of 227 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Somerset Postal Town Map
Outward CodeTA1
Postal TownTaunton
MSOA NameTaunton Deane 007
LSOA NameTaunton Deane 007C
CountySomerset
RegionSomerset
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityTaunton Deane
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

TA1 Electoral Wards

The postal region of TA1, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Adscombe
Aisholt
Aley
Allerford
Andersfield
Ashbeer
Ash Priors
Bare Ash
Barr
Bathpool
Bicknoller
Bincombe
Bindon
Bishop's Hull
Bishops Lydeard
Bonson
Bradley Green
Brompton Ralph
Broomfield
Cannington
Capton
Castle
Chapel Leigh
Charlinch
Cheddon Fitzpaine
Chilcombe
Clavelshay
Coleford Water
Combe Florey
Comeytrowe
Cothelstone
Coultings
Coursley
Courtway
Crowcombe
Cushuish
Dodington
Durleigh Brook
Dyche
East Combe
East Lydeard
East Town
Edbrook
Elworthy
Enmore
Escott
Fennington
Fiddington
Fitzhead
Flaxpool
Ford
Four Forks
Friarn
Frieze Hill
Fulford
Galmington
Goathurst
Goosenford
Gothelney Green
Gotton
Greenway
Halcon
Halse
Halse Water
Halsway
Handy Cross
Hartswell
Haydon
Heathfield
Heathfield
Hele
Higher Vexford
Hillcommon
Hillfarrance
Hoccombe
Holford
Holway
Horn Hill
Houndsmoor
Keenthorne
Kingston St Mary
Kingswood
Knoll Green
Langford
Langley
Lawford
Lower Aisholt
Lower Merridge
Lower Vexford
Lower Weacombe
Lydeard St Lawrence
Lyngford
Marsh Mills
Merridge
Milverton
Monkton Heathfield
Nailsbourne
Nethercott
Nether Stowey
Newton
Northgate
Somerset
Northway
Norton Fitzwarren
Oake
Oake Green
Over Stowey
Park End
Pickney
Pightley
Pitsford Hill
Plainsfield
Pond Close
Preston Bowyer
Priorswood
Pyleigh
Pyrland
Quantock Hills
Radlet
Rich's Holford
Rodway
Rook's Nest
Roughmoor
Rowbarton
Rowford
Rumwell
Sampford Brett
Screedy
Seven Ash
Sherford
Shopnoller
Sidbrook
Spaxton
Splatt
Staplegrove
Stogumber
Taunton
Terhill
Tolland
Tone Green
Toulton
Treble's Holford
Triscombe
Upcott
Upper Cheddon
Vellow
Weacombe
Weekmoor
Wellsprings
West Bagborough
West Leigh
Westowe
West Quantoxhead
Whitnell
Willett
Wilton
Wiveliscombe
Woodlands
Woolston
Yarford
Browse Postcodes in TA1

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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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