Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

BROADWAY, TA16 5QG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROADWAY, TA16 5QG.

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

283

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 46,400 /yr

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Employed

52%

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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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

TA16 5QG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 15.4% year-on-year.

home £225,625 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

For families considering a move, TA16 5QG represents 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 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £225k, down 15.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA16 5QG are sourced from Output Area E00148693 (shared with 6 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 5QG. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Terraced

£ 200,000

5 sales · Mean £ 206,300

Detached

£ 337,500

4 sales · Mean £ 323,250

Semi-Detached

£ 240,000

2 sales · Mean £ 240,000

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

TA16 5QG has low crime rates — 26 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 offences24
Other theft11
Criminal damage and arson7
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order3

school Local Schools

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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 Packer0.5 km
  • Merriott Service Station (formerly Broadway Service Station)0.3 km
  • Merriott Squash Club0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Merriott Social Club0.5 km
  • The Kings Head0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Feed Station0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Crewkerne4.0 km
  • Yeovil11.9 km
  • Yeovil Junction13.0 km

Bus Stops

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