17POPULATION
2.5%UNEMPLOYED
53%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
24%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsTA5 2GS

What social class do the population of TA5 2GS belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is TA5 2GS 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 TA5 2GS from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 23%Children
  • 77%Adults

23% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 4% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 58.8%Male
  • 41.2%Female

From the last census, 58.8% of people in TA52GS male, and 41.2% female. Men outnumber women in North Petherton.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 24%AB
  • 53%C2/C2
  • 22%DE

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

MARITAL STATUS

  • 28%SINGLE
  • 53%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in TA5 2GS is 28%. Single and 'other' people is 72%.

ETHNICITY

  • 99%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

99% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 94.3%WORKING
  • 2.5%UNEMPLOYED

2.5% 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

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near TA5 2GS

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near TA5 2GS

Events

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near TA5 2GS

Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near TA5 2GS

Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Post Offices

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Post Offices in TA5 2GS

Libraries

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TA52GS Postcode Breakdown

TAAREA5DISTRICT2SECTORGSUNIT
Full PostcodeTA5 2GS
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownTaunton
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountySomerset
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

TA52GS Postal District

Compass Postal District

TA5 2GS 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 TA5 2GS.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Bridgewater1.3 miles NE
Bridgwater1.3 miles NE
Newton2.9 miles S
Thurloxton3.3 miles S
Broomfield4.6 miles W
Durston4.6 miles S
Pawlett4.6 miles N
Woolavington5.2 miles NE
Cossington5.2 miles E
Sutton Mallet5.3 miles E
Athelney5.4 miles SE
Otterhampton5.4 miles NW
Middlezoy5.6 miles E
Stockland Bristol5.8 miles NW
Aisholt5.9 miles W
London128 miles E
Glasgow330 miles N
Edinburgh334 miles N
Cardiff28 miles N
Liverpool159 miles N
Southampton72 miles E
Saint Ives56 miles E

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