1,893TOTAL POPULATION
800HOUSEHOLDS
3.2%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£36,400AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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TA16 POSTCODE REGION

Taunton (TA16)

The TA16 postcode area is located in the Taunton postcode town region, within the county of Somerset, and contains a total of 59 individual postcodes.

There are 1 electoral wards in the TA16 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 South Somerset Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 22% of people in TA16 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 TA16 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


TA16 is a postcode district for a geographical region in the Taunton district of England. It is located within the Wellington, Wenlock and Norton local authority area and encompasses the villages of Hinton, Henny, Monksilver, Orchard Portman, Fitzhead and West Bagborough, as well as the town of Milverton.

The postcode area of TA16 covers a total of 1,272 households from 11 communities, with Carlton Road the adjoined main road. The area is renowned for being surrounded by the Blackdown Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and designated as a region of historic local privilege.

The TA16 postcode covers 42km2 and possesses a population of 3,609 as of the 2011 census. There are 10 schools within the district, such as Milverton primary, Norton Fitzwarren C of E primary and Taunton preparatory school. For sixth-form and higher education, TA16 is served by the nearby Somerset College, as well as The Castle School and Taunton School.

The area is well-linked in terms of transport links, with a Taunton-based station at Taunton railway station located 6.7 miles away, as well as the A358 and A37 which offer convenient direct access to nearby towns and cities. Popular tourist attractions within TA16 itself include Broomfield and Vivary Park as well as Milverton's ancient church, which is the oldest building still in use in the district.

In terms of entertainment, TA16 offers a wealth of activities, such as Exmoor national park, which provides ample camping, walking and cycling opportunities, or the Sion Hill Vineyard and Distillery, which offers a unique local experience given its unique setting. TA16 has attractions to meet all needs.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 94%WORKING
  • 6%UNEMPLOYED

6% of people in TA16 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 22%AB
  • 54%C2/C2
  • 24%DE

According to census records, 22% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 97%WHITE
  • 3%NON-WHITE

97% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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TA16Somerset

Somerset

The county of Somerset

TA16 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 CodeTA16
Postal TownTaunton
MSOA NameSouth Somerset 017
LSOA NameSouth Somerset 017A
CountySomerset
RegionSomerset
CountryEngland
Local AuthoritySouth Somerset
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

TA16 Electoral Wards

The postal region of TA16, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Merriott
Merriottsford
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