Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

GOUGH CLOSE, TA16 5PU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOUGH CLOSE, TA16 5PU.

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 5PU — age 47, 87% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £415k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

TA16 5PU is a safe, established residential area on Gough Close, 0.3km from Hitchen in Merriott. Administratively it sits within South Petherton & Islemoor ward and the Yeovil constituency.

For serious buyers, TA16 5PU is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 87% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £415k.

Census 2021 statistics for TA16 5PU 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 5PU. 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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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

£ 415,000

1 sales · Mean £ 415,000

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

TA16 5PU has low crime rates — 21 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 offences20
Other theft11
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson5
Vehicle crime2

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Merriott Primary School

Good108 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Manor Farm Farm Shop and Egg Packer0.2 km
  • Merriott Service Station (formerly Broadway Service Station)0.5 km
  • Merriott Squash Club0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

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

1 nearby
  • The Feed Station0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Crewkerne4.0 km
  • Yeovil11.6 km
  • Yeovil Junction12.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Langdons Cottage0.2 km
  • The Old Chapel0.2 km
  • Broadway Stores0.3 km
  • Boadway Stores0.3 km
  • The Church0.5 km