Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

SANDYHOLE, TA16 5QR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDYHOLE, TA16 5QR.

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 5QR 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
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TA16 5QR — age 45, 77% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

TA16 5QR is a sought-after residential area on Sandyhole, 0.5km from Hitchen in Merriott. Administratively it sits within South Petherton & Islemoor ward and the Yeovil constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TA16, TA16 5QR offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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. Property: Average house prices are around £208k.

Census 2021 statistics for TA16 5QR 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 5QR. 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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 170,000

3 sales · Mean £ 173,333

Semi-Detached

£ 223,000

2 sales · Mean £ 223,000

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

TA16 5QR has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences14
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Merriott Primary School

Good108 pupils0.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Manor Farm Farm Shop and Egg Packer0.6 km
  • Merriott Service Station (formerly Broadway Service Station)0.5 km
  • Merriott Squash Club0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Merriott Social Club0.6 km
  • The Kings Head0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Feed Station0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Crewkerne4.5 km
  • Yeovil11.7 km
  • Yeovil Junction12.9 km

Bus Stops

  • The Church0.1 km
  • The Church0.1 km