Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

LOWER STREET, TA16 5NW House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (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
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

TA16 5NW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 5NW is a sought-after residential area on Lower Street, 0.3km from Tail Mill in Merriott. Administratively it sits within South Petherton & Islemoor ward and the Yeovil constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TA16, TA16 5NW offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £256k.

Census 2021 statistics for TA16 5NW 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 5NW. 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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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

£ 226,250

10 sales · Mean £ 249,900

Flat

£ 198,500

2 sales · Mean £ 198,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

TA16 5NW has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences13
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour2

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 Packer0.1 km
  • Merriott Service Station (formerly Broadway Service Station)0.7 km
  • Merriott Squash Club0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Merriott Social Club0.1 km
  • The Kings Head0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Feed Station0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Crewkerne4.0 km
  • Yeovil11.4 km
  • Yeovil Junction12.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Langdons Cottage0.3 km
  • The Old Chapel0.4 km
  • Broadway Stores0.5 km
  • Boadway Stores0.5 km