Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

LOWER STREET, TA16 5NN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER STREET, TA16 5NN.

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

303

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Avg Age

50

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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: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TA16 5NN — age 50, 84% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £269k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 43.4% year-on-year.

home £269,642 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TA16 5NN is a sought-after residential area on Lower Street, 0.3km from Hitchen in Merriott. Administratively it sits within South Petherton & Islemoor ward and the Yeovil constituency.

For serious buyers, TA16 5NN is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £269k, down 43.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA16 5NN are sourced from Output Area E00148696 (shared with 7 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 5NN. The average age is 50.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 217,500

10 sales · Mean £ 249,950

Detached

£ 425,000

1 sales · Mean £ 425,000

Semi-Detached

£ 450,000

1 sales · Mean £ 450,000

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

TA16 5NN has low crime rates — 17 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 offences16
Other theft10
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime1

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 Packer0.2 km
  • Merriott Service Station (formerly Broadway Service Station)0.6 km
  • Merriott Squash Club0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

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

1 nearby
  • The Feed Station0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Crewkerne4.0 km
  • Yeovil11.6 km
  • Yeovil Junction12.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Langdons Cottage0.2 km
  • The Old Chapel0.2 km
  • Broadway Stores0.3 km
  • Boadway Stores0.3 km