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Who lives in TA1 2

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in TA1 2, set against England as a whole.

Council
Somerset
Region
South West
Population
17,437 (2024)
Population

Who lives in TA1 2

Residents
17,437
2024 estimate
Households
7,301
Census
Median age
40
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
19% / 18%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 7% of residents. 18% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 18.2% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

TA1 2England
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

52.1% of residents are female and 47.9% male.

TA1 2
52%
48%
England
  • Female52.1%51%
  • Male47.9%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

43.2% of adults in TA1 2 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 36.4% have never married.

TA1 2England
Married or civil partnership43.2%44.7%
Never married36.4%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved11.7%9.1%
Separated2.4%2.2%
Widowed6.2%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

80.7% of residents in TA1 2 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

TA1 2
45%
35%
14%
England
  • Very good45.3%48.5%
  • Good35.4%33.7%
  • Fair13.8%12.7%
  • Bad4.4%4%
  • Very bad1.1%1.2%

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.

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