59POPULATION
2.2%UNEMPLOYED
61%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
21%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of TA7 8AP belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is TA7 8AP 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 TA7 8AP from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 18%Children
  • 83%Adults

18% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 10% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 40.7%Male
  • 59.3%Female

From the last census, 40.7% of people in TA78AP male, and 59.3% female. Women outnumber men in Puriton and Woolavington.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 21%AB
  • 59%C2/C2
  • 19%DE

According to census records, 21% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 20%SINGLE
  • 61%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in TA7 8AP is 20%. Single and 'other' people is 80%.

ETHNICITY

  • 99%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 93.5%WORKING
  • 2.2%UNEMPLOYED

2.2% 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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Car Parks

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near TA7 8AP

Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Post Offices

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Libraries

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TA78AP Postcode Breakdown

TAAREA7DISTRICT8SECTORAPUNIT
Full PostcodeTA7 8AP
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%)

TA78AP Postal District

Compass Postal District

TA7 8AP 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 TA7 8AP.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Woolavington1.6 miles E
Pawlett1.8 miles W
Cossington2.3 miles E
Cote2.4 miles NE
Bridgewater2.9 miles SW
Bridgwater2.9 miles SW
Bason Bridge3.3 miles NE
Highbridge3.4 miles N
Edington4.1 miles E
Sutton Mallet4.2 miles E
Steart4.2 miles NW
Otterhampton4.8 miles W
Stockland Bristol5 miles W
Burtle5.1 miles E
Burnham5.2 miles N
London125 miles E
Glasgow326 miles N
Edinburgh331 miles N
Cardiff25 miles NW
Liverpool155 miles N
Southampton71 miles E
Saint Ives55 miles E

Former officer barred from policing for misconduct

Ex-Avon and Somerset Police PC Alexander Alderson admitted the allegations and resigned in May 2023.

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.

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Pontins: Rundown & Ruined?

The serious state of disrepair at three Pontins Holiday Parks exposed.

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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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Athletics arena saved through council tax rise

Yeovil Town Council raises its share of council tax to take over at-risk facilities from Somerset Council.

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Hospital's maternity services remain outstanding

Bath's Royal United Hospitals' maternity services have been praised following a recent inspection.

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Five recycling centres could close in council cuts

Residents react angrily to plans to reduce the number of site across a county from 16 to 11.

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CrossCountry upgrade will see 25% more rail seats

The long-distance train operator is introducing 12 new trains and refurbishing its current fleet.

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