Who lives in TA2 8EX
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in TA2 8EX, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Taunton Pyrland & Priorswood
- Council
- Somerset
- Region
- South West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,340 (2024)
TA2 8EXTaunton
Who lives in TA2 8EX
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around TA2 8EX (Taunton Pyrland & Priorswood) (about 1,340 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 50–54, at 9.2% of residents. 16.4% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 24.3% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
52.6% of residents are female and 47.4% male.
- Female52.6%51%
- Male47.4%49%
Relationship status
47.5% of adults in the TA2 8EX area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 30.9% have never married.
How residents rate their health
79.2% of residents in the TA2 8EX area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good41.3%48.5%
- Good37.9%33.7%
- Fair15.2%12.7%
- Bad4.1%4%
- Very bad1.4%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.