Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

HIGHER STREET, TA16 5PJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHER STREET, TA16 5PJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

358

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 46,400 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA16 5PJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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10/10
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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TA16 5PJ — age 45, 77% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £353k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 7.5% year-on-year.

home £353,846 median price shield Safety 10/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

For serious buyers, TA16 5PJ 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 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 77% 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £353k, down 7.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA16 5PJ are sourced from Output Area E00148695 (shared with 21 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 5PJ. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 382,000

5 sales · Mean £ 358,200

Terraced

£ 291,000

7 sales · Mean £ 288,642

Detached

£ 326,500

9 sales · Mean £ 366,341

Flat

£ 68,000

1 sales · Mean £ 68,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

TA16 5PJ has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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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)0.9 km
  • Merriott Squash Club0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

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

1 nearby
  • The Feed Station0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Crewkerne4.6 km
  • Yeovil11.2 km
  • Yeovil Junction12.4 km

Bus Stops

  • The Church0.5 km
  • The Church0.5 km