Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

LOWER BEADON, TA16 5QY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER BEADON, TA16 5QY.

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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TA16 5QY spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. £125k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 21.4% year-on-year.

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

TA16 5QY is a safe, established residential area on Lower 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 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 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% 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: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 21.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA16 5QY 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 5QY. 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

Flat

£ 105,750

2 sales · Mean £ 105,750

Semi-Detached

£ 140,000

1 sales · Mean £ 140,000

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

TA16 5QY 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

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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)0.2 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 Station0.7 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