Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

HIGHER BEADON, TA16 5QU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHER BEADON, TA16 5QU.

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

287

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 46,400 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: TA16 5QU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 61% owner-occupation and average age 43, TA16 5QU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 18.7% year-on-year.

home £288,125 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TA16 5QU is a safe, established residential area on Higher Beadon, 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 family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £288k, down 18.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA16 5QU are sourced from Output Area E00148692 (shared with 4 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 5QU. The average age is 43.4. 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

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 272,500

5 sales · Mean £ 262,600

Detached

£ 260,000

5 sales · Mean £ 268,000

Terraced

£ 265,000

1 sales · Mean £ 265,000

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

TA16 5QU has low crime rates — 27 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 offences22
Other theft10
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson5
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 Packer0.7 km
  • Merriott Service Station (formerly Broadway Service Station)0.1 km
  • Merriott Squash Club0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Merriott Social Club0.7 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-op0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Crewkerne4.1 km
  • Yeovil12.1 km
  • Yeovil Junction13.2 km

Bus Stops

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