92,069TOTAL POPULATION
39,755HOUSEHOLDS
3.8%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£43,160AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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TA2 POSTCODE REGION

Taunton (TA2)

The TA2 postcode area is located in the Taunton postcode town region, within the county of Somerset, and contains a total of 849 individual postcodes.

There are 22 electoral wards in the TA2 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, 20% of people in TA2 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 TA2 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


TA2 postcode is located in Taunton, Somerset in the south west of England and is the 6th most populous postcode area in the UK. It covers most of Taunton Deane and a small part of West Somerset. The postcode area includes Bridgewater, Wiveliscombe, West Bagborough, Monkton Heathfield, Pitminster, Churchinford, and Bishop's Lydeard.

TA2 postcode is served by Taunton railway station which is the largest station in Somerset and provides intercity services on the CrossCountry and Great Western lines. The main roads serving the area are the A38, A358, and A358, along with the M5 motorway, which runs along the periphery of the postcode.

Education in TA2 postcode is provided by several primary and secondary schools along with a few further-education colleges. Taunton School is an independent school located in the area and is the largest secondary school in Somerset. The University of Exeter also has a campus in nearby Taunt.

TA2 postcode is home to several historical sites like Somerset County Cricket Ground in the county town of Taunton which dates back to 1882 and is the home to Taunton Cricket Club. The Taunton Albert Docks are a remnant of the industrial revolution and still have many important historic structures. Vivary Park, one of the oldest public parks in the country is also located in the TA2 postcode.

The entertainment options in TA2 postcode area are vast, with an array of pubs, restaurants, theatres, and cinemas located in and around the area. The Brewhouse Theatre, The Lemon Grove, and Yarn market, are some of the popular places. The tallest tower in Somerset is located in TA2 postcode area, which is an iconic symbol of the area and offers breathtaking views of Taunton and Somerset. There are also plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy like camping, fishing, diving, swimming, walking, cycling, and adventure sports like zip lining.

TA2 postcode also offers excellent medical facilities with the Musgrove Park Hospital, which is the largest hospital in Somerset and provides a broad range of services. The area is served by the Taunton police force and fire station, which respond quickly to emergencies. TA2 postcode is an incredibly diverse area with many different cultural influences and is an excellent place to live and visit.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90%WORKING
  • 10%UNEMPLOYED

10% of people in TA2 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 20%AB
  • 54%C2/C2
  • 26%DE

According to census records, 20% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 93%WHITE
  • 7%NON-WHITE

93% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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TA2Somerset

Somerset

The county of Somerset

TA2 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 CodeTA2
Postal TownTaunton
MSOA NameTaunton Deane 002
LSOA NameTaunton Deane 002A
CountySomerset
RegionSomerset
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityTaunton Deane
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

TA2 Electoral Wards

The postal region of TA2, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Adsborough
Burlinch
Cheddon Fitzpaine
Clavelshay
Coombe
Taunton
Cothelstone
Cushuish
Fennington
Fulford
Goosenford
Gotton
Kingston St Mary
Nailsbourne
Pickney
Rowford
Sidbrook
Thurloxton
Toulton
Upper Cheddon
Walford
West Monkton
Yarford
Browse Postcodes in TA2

Dig even deeper into the TA2 postcode by clicking on a postcode below:

Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (TA) and estimated address.

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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