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1.9%UNEMPLOYED
59%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
33%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of TA17 8SG belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is TA17 8SG 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 TA17 8SG from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 15%Children
  • 85%Adults

15% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 14% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in TA178SG male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Eggwood.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 33%AB
  • 52%C2/C2
  • 14%DE

According to census records, 33% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 19%SINGLE
  • 59%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in TA17 8SG is 19%. Single and 'other' people is 81%.

ETHNICITY

  • 98%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 95.6%WORKING
  • 1.9%UNEMPLOYED

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

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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TA178SG Postcode Breakdown

TAAREA17DISTRICT8SECTORSGUNIT
Full PostcodeTA17 8SG
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%)

TA178SG Postal District

Compass Postal District

TA17 8SG 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 TA17 8SG.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Lopen0.4 miles NE
Hinton1.2 miles E
Crewkerne2.2 miles SE
Chillington2.8 miles SW
South Petherton2.8 miles N
West Chinnock3.1 miles E
Misterton3.2 miles SE
Chinnock3.8 miles E
Stocklinch4.3 miles NW
South Perrott4.4 miles SE
Ilminster4.4 miles W
East Chinnock4.6 miles E
Martock4.9 miles NE
Donyatt4.9 miles W
Kingsbury Episcopi5 miles N
London123 miles E
Glasgow345 miles N
Edinburgh348 miles N
Cardiff44 miles NW
Liverpool173 miles N
Southampton62 miles E
Saint Ives44 miles E

Head teacher apologises after pupils hurt in crush

The Health and Safety Executive says it is looking into how the crush developed at the school gates.

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One person dies after crash involving car and lorry

Four people are also taken to hospital with non life-threatening injuries after the M4 collision.

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From Yeovil legend to 100 caps - England captain Packer's story

She had a disappointing debut in 2008, but England captain Marlie Packer will reach 100 caps when her side play Italy in the Women's Six Nations on Sunday.

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Town council increases tax as it takes on services

The authority says the "modest" increase will save jobs and ensure services keep running.

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Bath full-back De Glanville extends contract

Bath full-back Tom de Glanville signs a contract extension to stay with the Premiership club until the end of the 2025-26 season.

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Controversial seafront road scheme to be overhauled

Much of the layout will be changed, including the removal of "bizarre" wavey lines.

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Disruption on trains due to flooding

GWR reports cancellations and delays with some trains running at "extremely" reduced speeds.

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Voters consider new constituencies

Some voters in Burnham-on-Sea say they were not aware how boundary changes would affect the town.

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