TA16 5QL is a sought-after residential area located 0.5km from Eggwood Hill in Merriott. Administratively it sits within South Petherton & Islemoor ward and the Yeovil constituency.
For serious buyers, TA16 5QL 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for TA16 5QL are sourced from Output Area E00148695 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TA16 5QL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TA16 5QL.
358
45
£ 46,400 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA16 5QL 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates TA16 5QL — age 45, 77% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA16 5QL. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TA16 5QL has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Merriott Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Merriott Service Station (formerly Broadway Service Station)0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The Feed Station0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Crewkerne4.4 km
- Yeovil12.4 km
- Yeovil Junction13.5 km
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Postcode Profile: TA165QL · Data under Open Government Licence