Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

ORCHARD DRIVE, TA16 5AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD DRIVE, TA16 5AA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

324

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 46,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA16 5AA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TA16 5AA — age 52, 76% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TA16 5AA is a sought-after residential area on Orchard Drive, 0.2km from Merriottsford in Merriott. Administratively it sits within South Petherton & Islemoor ward and the Yeovil constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TA16, TA16 5AA offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k.

Census 2021 statistics for TA16 5AA are sourced from Output Area E00148694 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA16 5AA. The average age is 51.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 284,000

8 sales · Mean £ 286,000

Detached

£ 240,000

1 sales · Mean £ 240,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

TA16 5AA has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences21
Other theft10
Criminal damage and arson7
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order3

school Local Schools

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Merriott Primary School

Good108 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Manor Farm Farm Shop and Egg Packer0.6 km
  • Merriott Service Station (formerly Broadway Service Station)0.4 km
  • Merriott Squash Club0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Merriott Social Club0.6 km
  • The Kings Head0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Feed Station0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Crewkerne3.8 km
  • Yeovil12.0 km
  • Yeovil Junction13.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Boadway Stores0.1 km
  • Broadway Stores0.1 km
  • The Old Chapel0.2 km
  • Langdons Cottage0.2 km