Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

OLD FARM WALK, TA16 5AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD FARM WALK, TA16 5AB.

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 5AB 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
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TA16 5AB spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. 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 5AB is a sought-after residential area on Old Farm Walk, 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 5AB offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £192k.

Census 2021 statistics for TA16 5AB 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 5AB. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 247,500

18 sales · Mean £ 255,844

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

TA16 5AB has low crime rates — 26 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 offences24
Other theft11
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 Packer0.5 km
  • Merriott Service Station (formerly Broadway Service Station)0.4 km
  • Merriott Squash Club0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Merriott Social Club0.5 km
  • The Kings Head0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Feed Station0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Crewkerne3.9 km
  • Yeovil11.9 km
  • Yeovil Junction13.0 km

Bus Stops

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