18,339TOTAL POPULATION
7,740HOUSEHOLDS
3.4%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£30,680AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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TA21 POSTCODE REGION

Taunton (TA21)

The TA21 postcode area is located in the Taunton postcode town region, within the county of Somerset, and contains a total of 731 individual postcodes.

There are 76 electoral wards in the TA21 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, 24% of people in TA21 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 TA21 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The TA21 postcode covers part of the Taunton district in the South West of England. It is a predominantly rural area bordered to the south by the Quantock Hills AONB and to the north by the Blackdown Hills, both of which are Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

It includes the small towns and villages of Cotford St Luke, Staple Fitzpaine, Beambridge, Ruishton, Corfe, and Bishops Lydeard, which lie on the River Tone as it meanders from source to sea. It is home to many small family-run businesses.

It is also home to Cricket St Thomas Wildlife Park, which contains over 400 species of plants and animals, and where visitors can enjoy a walk along its nature trails.

The area boasts a range of attractions, including Hestercombe Gardens, which is home to three different gardens: the formal and wooded Elizabethan gardens; the Regency gardens, designed in partnership with renowned gardener Gertrude Jekyll; and the Victorian walled gardens. Hestercombe House, a stunning Elizabethan manor, also stands in the grounds.

Within a short distance, strong links remain with some of Britain's great historic houses, such as Knightshayes Court, Holnicote Estate and Higher Ellyatt. All of these offer guided tours, outdoor activities, and opportunities to learn more about their fascinating histories.

The TA21 postcode boasts some of Somerset's finest outdoor pursuits. The region is a mecca for outdoor sports, with a range of activities and stunning natural landscapes that provide a backdrop for everything from walking and mountain biking to climbing and gorge walking.

The countryside is also home to a wide range of wildlife, and is well suited to birdwatching. From its flat meadows to its wooded valleys, the TA21 postcode is home to an abundance of rare bird species.

Furthermore, the area is celebrated by artists and photographers due to its stunning panoramic views across the Somerset countryside. As such, it has been home to several reside-in-the-landscape artists, who make their home working in the great outdoors.

Finally, the postcode holds significance for local conservationists due to its extensive network of hedgerows, meadows and pastures, making it a haven for butterflies, reptiles and wild flowers. This provides a safe haven for wildlife and has earned the TA21 postcode an invaluable importance in preserving the local countryside.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91%WORKING
  • 9%UNEMPLOYED

9% of people in TA21 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 24%AB
  • 54%C2/C2
  • 21%DE

According to census records, 24% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 96%WHITE
  • 4%NON-WHITE

96% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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TA21Somerset

Somerset

The county of Somerset

TA21 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 CodeTA21
Postal TownTaunton
MSOA NameTaunton Deane 012
LSOA NameTaunton Deane 012D
CountySomerset
RegionSomerset
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityTaunton Deane
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

TA21 Electoral Wards

The postal region of TA21, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Allerford
Angersleigh
Appley
Ashbrittle
Bagley Green
Barr
Bathealton
Beam Bridge
Bindon
Blackmoor
Bradford on Tone
Budleigh
Chelmsine
Chelston
Chelston Heathfield
Chipley
Clayhanger
Daw's Green
East Nynehead
Ford Street
Greenham
Gundenham
Ham
Hele
Hillfarrance
Hockholler
Hockholler Green
Hockworthy
Holcombe Rogus
Holywell Lake
Houndsmoor
Kittisford
Langford Budville
Lowton
Middle Green
Middle Stoford
Milverton
Norton Fitzwarren
Nynehead
Oake
Oake Green
Payton
Pinksmoor
Pleamore Cross
Poleshill
Poole
Raddington
Red Ball
Rockwell Green
Ruggin
Rumwell
Runnington
Sampford Arundel
Sampford Moor
Sandylands
Sawyer's Hill
Screedy
Silver Street
Staple Cross
Stawley
Thorne St Margaret
Tone
Tonedale
Tone Green
Tracebridge
Upcott
Voxmoor
Waterrow
Weekmoor
Wellington
Wellisford
West Buckland
Westford
Westleigh
Whipcott
White Ball
Wrangway
Browse Postcodes in TA21

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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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