Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

THE CLOSE, TA16 5PE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE CLOSE, TA16 5PE.

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

271

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 46,400 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TA16 5PE — age 47, 87% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

home £230,250 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TA16 5PE is a safe, established residential area on The Close, 0.2km from Merriottsford in Merriott. Administratively it sits within South Petherton & Islemoor ward and the Yeovil constituency.

For families considering a move, TA16 5PE represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. 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 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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 £230k.

Census 2021 statistics for TA16 5PE are sourced from Output Area E00148691 (shared with 8 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 5PE. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 230,250

2 sales · Mean £ 230,250

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

TA16 5PE 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.

Violence and sexual offences19
Other theft11
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson5
Vehicle crime2

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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 Packer0.3 km
  • Merriott Service Station (formerly Broadway Service Station)0.5 km
  • Merriott Squash Club0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Merriott Social Club0.3 km
  • The Kings Head0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Feed Station0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Crewkerne3.9 km
  • Yeovil11.7 km
  • Yeovil Junction12.7 km

Bus Stops

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