10,136TOTAL POPULATION
4,565HOUSEHOLDS
2.6%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£33,800AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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TA18 POSTCODE REGION

Taunton (TA18)

The TA18 postcode area is located in the Taunton postcode town region, within the county of Somerset, and contains a total of 505 individual postcodes.

There are 38 electoral wards in the TA18 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 South Somerset Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 23% of people in TA18 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 TA18 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


TA18 postcode is located on the edge of Taunton town in the district of Somerset in England, and falls under the jurisdiction of Somerset County Council. TA18 is close to Taunton Railway Station and is considered to be part of the metropolitan area, also known as the city proper.

The postcode contains a variety of residential and commercial areas, as well as rural and less developed parts. For the most part, TA18 is a bedroom community, with a population of 10,154 according to the 2011 census. The area contains a variety of schools and other educational establishments, including Bishop Fox's School and Taunton Deane Reading Association.

In terms of amenities, TA18 contains a variety of stores, such as supermarkets and newsagents, along with a number of pubs and restaurants. There is also a leisure centre located in the TA18 area, as well as a sporting stadium. The Blackdown Hills area of TA18 is an area of outstanding natural beauty, with many of its footpaths and bridleways designated as public rights of way, with plenty of flora and fauna to be found there.

TA18 also features a variety of arts and cultural offerings, with the Brewhouse Theatre and Arts Centre being located there. In addition, the museum of Somerset is located in TA18, and there is a wide range of other cultural performances and events which take place in TA18, such as live music festivals and comedy events.

TA18 also has a variety of leisure activities and outdoor activities, such as open water fishing, cycling, and is home to some of the best fishing spots in the UK. The postcode also contains the wetlands of the Taunton River, a popular water sport spot for kayaking, canoeing, and windsurfing. TA18 is served by a number of bus services which run throughout the area.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 93%WORKING
  • 7%UNEMPLOYED

7% of people in TA18 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 23%AB
  • 56%C2/C2
  • 21%DE

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

ETHNICITY

  • 97%WHITE
  • 3%NON-WHITE

97% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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TA18Somerset

Somerset

The county of Somerset

TA18 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 CodeTA18
Postal TownTaunton
MSOA NameSouth Somerset 021
LSOA NameSouth Somerset 021D
CountySomerset
RegionSomerset
CountryEngland
Local AuthoritySouth Somerset
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

TA18 Electoral Wards

The postal region of TA18, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Allowenshay
Axe
Broadshard
Chedington
Chiselborough
Clapton
Coombe
Crewkerne
Crewkerne
Dinnington
Drimpton
East Chinnock
Hardington Marsh
Haselbury Plucknett
Hewish
Hill End
Hinton St George
Lopen
Lopen Head
Merriott
Merriottsford
Middle Chinnock
Misterton
Mosterton
Netherlay
North Perrott
Oathill
Purtington
Roundham
Seaborough
Seavington St Mary
Snails Hill
Sockety
South Perrott
Wayford
West Chinnock
Weston
Winyard's Gap
Woolminstone
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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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