Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

GRANARY BARTON CLOSE, TA16 5QA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRANARY BARTON CLOSE, TA16 5QA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (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 5QA 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
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TA16 5QA spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 58.5% year-on-year.

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

TA16 5QA is a sought-after residential area on Granary Barton Close, 0.3km from Hitchen in Merriott. Administratively it sits within South Petherton & Islemoor ward and the Yeovil constituency.

For serious buyers, TA16 5QA is 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 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £257k, up 58.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA16 5QA 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 5QA. 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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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

Terraced

£ 205,000

7 sales · Mean £ 199,657

Semi-Detached

£ 280,000

2 sales · Mean £ 280,000

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

TA16 5QA 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 offences21
Other theft8
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order3

school Local Schools

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Merriott Primary School

Good108 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Manor Farm Farm Shop and Egg Packer0.7 km
  • Merriott Service Station (formerly Broadway Service Station)0.1 km
  • Merriott Squash Club0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Merriott Social Club0.7 km
  • The Kings Head0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Feed Station0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Crewkerne4.3 km
  • Yeovil12.0 km
  • Yeovil Junction13.2 km

Bus Stops

  • The Church0.4 km
  • The Church0.4 km
  • Boadway Stores0.5 km
  • Broadway Stores0.5 km