Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

BEADON LANE, TA16 5QT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEADON LANE, TA16 5QT.

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 5QT 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 up 65.4% year-on-year.

home £286,333 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TA16 5QT is a safe, established residential area on Beadon Lane, 0.3km from Hitchen in Merriott. Administratively it sits within South Petherton & Islemoor ward and the Yeovil constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £286k, up 65.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA16 5QT 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 5QT. 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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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

Detached

£ 470,000

2 sales · Mean £ 470,000

Terraced

£ 169,000

5 sales · Mean £ 200,400

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

TA16 5QT has low crime rates — 30 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 theft10
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 Packer0.6 km
  • Merriott Service Station (formerly Broadway Service Station)0.2 km
  • Merriott Squash Club0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Merriott Social Club0.6 km
  • The Kings Head0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Feed Station0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Crewkerne4.0 km
  • Yeovil12.1 km
  • Yeovil Junction13.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Boadway Stores0.3 km
  • Broadway Stores0.3 km
  • The Old Chapel0.3 km
  • Langdons Cottage0.4 km