Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

HINTON CLOSE, TA17 8SH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HINTON CLOSE, TA17 8SH.

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

240

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Avg Age

54

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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 8SH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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6/10
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1/10
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1/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. TA17 8SH's low deprivation rank, 74% ownership, and £575k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 8.8% year-on-year.

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

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

For serious buyers, TA17 8SH is 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 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 74% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £575k, down 8.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA17 8SH are sourced from Output Area E00148689 (shared with 17 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 8SH. The average age is 54.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 466,250

6 sales · Mean £ 456,916

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

TA17 8SH has low crime rates — 22 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 offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Hinton St George Church of England Primary School

Good68 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Our Shop0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Lord Poulett Arms0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Crewkerne5.3 km
  • Yeovil13.7 km
  • Yeovil Junction15.0 km

Bus Stops

  • The Crossroads0.1 km
  • The Crossroads0.2 km
  • Gas Lane0.3 km
  • Gas Lane0.3 km