TA16 5NS is a safe, established residential area on Shyners Terrace, 0.2km from Hitchen in Merriott. Administratively it sits within South Petherton & Islemoor ward and the Yeovil constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in TA16, TA16 5NS offers 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 46, 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k.
Census 2021 statistics for TA16 5NS are sourced from Output Area E00148693 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHYNERS TERRACE, TA16 5NS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHYNERS TERRACE, TA16 5NS.
283
46
£ 46,400 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
TA16 5NS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £375k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA16 5NS. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 375,000
3 sales · Mean £ 372,000
Terraced
£ 235,000
1 sales · Mean £ 235,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TA16 5NS has low crime rates — 20 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.
school Local Schools
Merriott Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Manor Farm Farm Shop and Egg Packer0.3 km
- Merriott Service Station (formerly Broadway Service Station)0.4 km
- Merriott Squash Club0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Merriott Social Club0.3 km
- The Kings Head0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The Feed Station0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Crewkerne3.9 km
- Yeovil11.7 km
- Yeovil Junction12.8 km
Bus Stops
- Langdons Cottage0.1 km
- The Old Chapel0.1 km
- Broadway Stores0.2 km
- Boadway Stores0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TA165NS · Data under Open Government Licence