Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

ABBEY STREET, TA17 8RZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBEY STREET, TA17 8RZ.

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Population

215

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 46,400 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA17 8RZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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8/10
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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 82% owner-occupation and an average age of 57, TA17 8RZ is established retirement territory. With £1.2M prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

TA17 8RZ is a sought-after residential area on Abbey Street, 1.3km from Furland in Hinton St George. Administratively it sits within South Petherton & Islemoor ward and the Yeovil constituency.

For serious buyers, TA17 8RZ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 57 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 82% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.2M.

Census 2021 statistics for TA17 8RZ are sourced from Output Area E00148690 (shared with 12 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 TA17 8RZ. The average age is 57.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 28%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 585,000

3 sales · Mean £ 781,666

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

TA17 8RZ has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Hinton St George Church of England Primary School

Good68 pupils0.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Our Shop0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Lord Poulett Arms0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Crewkerne5.2 km
  • Yeovil14.0 km
  • Yeovil Junction15.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Gas Lane0.1 km
  • Gas Lane0.1 km
  • The Crossroads0.3 km
  • The Crossroads0.3 km