Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

TA16 5QN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TA16 5QN.

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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 5QN 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 5QN spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. £360k 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 5QN is a well-regarded residential area located 0.3km from Eggwood Hill in Merriott. Administratively it sits within South Petherton & Islemoor ward and the Yeovil constituency.

For serious buyers, TA16 5QN 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.

Property: Average house prices are around £360k.

Census 2021 statistics for TA16 5QN 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 5QN. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 360,000

1 sales · Mean £ 360,000

school Local Schools

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Merriott Primary School

Good108 pupils0.8 km
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Hinton St George Church of England Primary School

Good68 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Merriott Service Station (formerly Broadway Service Station)0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Crewkerne4.8 km
  • Yeovil12.6 km
  • Yeovil Junction13.8 km