54POPULATION
1.9%UNEMPLOYED
53%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
22%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsTA2 8FJ

What social class do the population of TA2 8FJ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is TA2 8FJ in Taunton, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about TA2 8FJ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 20%Children
  • 81%Adults

20% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 8% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 48.1%Male
  • 51.9%Female

From the last census, 48.1% of people in TA28FJ male, and 51.9% female. Women outnumber men in West Monkton.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 22%AB
  • 58%C2/C2
  • 20%DE

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

MARITAL STATUS

  • 27%SINGLE
  • 53%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in TA2 8FJ is 27%. Single and 'other' people is 73%.

ETHNICITY

  • 98%WHITE
  • 1%NON-WHITE

98% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90.6%WORKING
  • 1.9%UNEMPLOYED

1.9% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Events

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

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Banks near TA2 8FJ

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Police Stations

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Emergencies in TA2 8FJ

Post Offices

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Libraries

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TA28FJ Postcode Breakdown

TAAREA2DISTRICT8SECTORFJUNIT
Full PostcodeTA2 8FJ
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownTaunton
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountySomerset
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

TA28FJ Postal District

Compass Postal District

TA2 8FJ postcode is located in the postal town of Taunton. Taunton postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode TA2 8FJ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Durston1.9 miles E
Thurloxton2.2 miles NE
Taunton2.4 miles SW
Thorne Falcon3.3 miles SE
Newton3.3 miles NE
Wilton3.3 miles SW
Broomfield3.8 miles NW
North Curry3.9 miles E
Norton Fitzwarren4.1 miles W
Hatch Beauchamp4.6 miles SE
Corfe5.2 miles S
Feltham5.4 miles SW
Stoke Saint Gregory5.5 miles E
Cothelstone5.5 miles W
Athelney5.6 miles E
London130 miles E
Glasgow334 miles N
Edinburgh339 miles N
Cardiff32 miles N
Liverpool164 miles N
Southampton73 miles E
Saint Ives56 miles E

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