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2.2%UNEMPLOYED
59%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
23%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of TA17 8SZ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is TA17 8SZ 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 8SZ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 14%Children
  • 86%Adults

14% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 12% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in TA178SZ male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Windwhistle.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 23%AB
  • 58%C2/C2
  • 20%DE

According to census records, 23% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 22%SINGLE
  • 59%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in TA17 8SZ is 22%. Single and 'other' people is 78%.

ETHNICITY

  • 100%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

100% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 93.9%WORKING
  • 2.2%UNEMPLOYED

2.2% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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TA178SZ Postcode Breakdown

TAAREA17DISTRICT8SECTORSZUNIT
Full PostcodeTA17 8SZ
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%)

TA178SZ Postal District

Compass Postal District

TA17 8SZ 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 8SZ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Lopen1 miles E
Hinton2 miles E
Chillington2.6 miles SW
Crewkerne2.8 miles SE
South Petherton2.9 miles NE
Stocklinch3.5 miles NW
Ilminster3.6 miles W
Misterton3.8 miles SE
West Chinnock3.9 miles E
Donyatt4.1 miles W
Chinnock4.6 miles E
Kingsbury4.9 miles NE
Kingsbury Episcopi4.9 miles NE
South Perrott5.2 miles E
Martock5.2 miles NE
London124 miles E
Glasgow344 miles N
Edinburgh348 miles N
Cardiff43 miles NW
Liverpool173 miles N
Southampton63 miles E
Saint Ives45 miles E

Council 'disappointed' as tax rise proposals are rejected

The authority had asked for permission to go above a 5% cap to help with a "financial emergency".

BBC News

Town's bus station facilities to close for good

Yeovil bus station's toilets and waiting room will shut this weekend.

BBC News

Number eight Coetzee signs new Bath deal

Back row Jaco Coetzee signs a one-year contract extension to say at Bath until the end of 2024-25.

BBC News

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.

BBC News

Record numbers running out of cash every month

Debt advisors see more people than ever whose household costs are bigger than their income.

BBC News

Controversial seafront road scheme to be overhauled

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

BBC News

Number eight Coetzee signs new Bath deal

Back row Jaco Coetzee signs a one-year contract extension to say at Bath until the end of 2024-25.

BBC News

Town with just one pharmacy could get a second

An application for a new pharmacy in Glastonbury has been given initial approval.

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