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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Population

1,744

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 41,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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7/10
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7/10
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1/10
workEmployment
8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
4/10
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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
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

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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
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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