TA16 is a postcode district in South Somerset, South West, covering 56 active and 7 retired postcodes.
The largest share of TA16 (29%) is characterised by a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community, alongside a countryside community of working families and retired residents (20%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a picturesque rural retirement spot — large homes, older residents, very low crime. This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes TA16 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in TA16 are around £210k, down 26.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across TA16 at 125 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 49 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full TA16 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis South Somerset, South West
TA16 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the TA16 postcode area.
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Population1,744
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Avg Age49
payments
Avg Income£ 41,300 /yr
work
Employed46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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7/10family_restroomFamily
7/10favoriteHealth
1/10workEmployment
8/10diversity_3Diversity
3/10paymentsAffluence
5/10directions_transitTransit
2/10homeHome Ownership
8/10trending_upInvestment
4/10psychology
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates TA16 — age 49, 74% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £210k. Property prices are trending down 26.2% year-on-year.
home £210,000 median price
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mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed0.7%
Economic Activity
46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Violence and sexual offences89
Other theft33
Criminal damage and arson32
Anti-social behaviour31
Public order8
school Local Schools
P
Merriott Primary School
Good108 pupils
storefront Nearby Amenities
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Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Merriott Social Club
- The Kings Head
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Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The Feed Station
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Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Manor Farm Farm Shop and Egg Packer
- Merriott Service Station (formerly Broadway Service Station)
- Merriott Squash Club
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Area Profile: TA16 · Data under Open Government Licence