Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

CHURCH STREET, TA16 5PR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH STREET, TA16 5PR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, TA16 5PR combines high owner-occupation (84%), strong property values (£665k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TA16 5PR is a sought-after residential area on Church Street, 0.5km from Boozer Pit in Merriott. Administratively it sits within South Petherton & Islemoor ward and the Yeovil constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TA16, TA16 5PR offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. 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 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £665k.

Census 2021 statistics for TA16 5PR 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 5PR. 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

Detached

£ 517,500

11 sales · Mean £ 510,090

Semi-Detached

£ 280,000

1 sales · Mean £ 280,000

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

TA16 5PR has low crime rates — 9 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 offences7
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Merriott Primary School

Good108 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Manor Farm Farm Shop and Egg Packer0.4 km
  • Merriott Service Station (formerly Broadway Service Station)0.7 km
  • Merriott Squash Club0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Merriott Social Club0.4 km
  • The Kings Head0.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Feed Station0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • The Church0.3 km
  • The Church0.3 km