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Who lives in TA8 2

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in TA8 2, set against England as a whole.

Council
Somerset
Region
South West
Population
13,082 (2024)
Population

Who lives in TA8 2

Residents
13,082
2024 estimate
Households
6,271
Census
Median age
57
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
11% / 37%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 70–74, at 9.7% of residents. 11.6% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 37% are 65 or over, more than double the England figure of 18.4%.

TA8 2England
0%
2%
5%
8%
10%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

51.7% of residents are female and 48.3% male.

TA8 2
52%
48%
England
  • Female51.7%51%
  • Male48.3%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

49.1% of adults in TA8 2 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 25% have never married.

TA8 2England
Married or civil partnership49.1%44.7%
Never married25%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved11.6%9.1%
Separated2.5%2.2%
Widowed11.8%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

73.3% of residents in TA8 2 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

TA8 2
36%
37%
19%
England
  • Very good35.9%48.5%
  • Good37.4%33.7%
  • Fair19.1%12.7%
  • Bad5.7%4%
  • Very bad1.9%1.2%

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

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