How much do houses cost in TA17 8SN?

The average property price in TA17 8SN is currently around £1.5M.

What is the population of TA17 8SN?

The population for the TA17 8SN area is approximately 240 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

MERRIOTT ROAD, TA17 8SN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERRIOTT ROAD, TA17 8SN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

240

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Avg Age

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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 8SN 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 8SN's low deprivation rank, 74% ownership, and £1.5M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TA17 8SN is a well-regarded residential area on Merriott Road, 0.7km from Eggwood Hill in Hinton St George. Administratively it sits within South Petherton & Islemoor ward and the Yeovil constituency.

For serious buyers, TA17 8SN 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.

Property: Prices average £1.5M.

Census 2021 statistics for TA17 8SN 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 8SN. 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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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

£ 1,460,000

2 sales · Mean £ 1,460,000

school Local Schools

Hinton St George Church of England Primary School

Good68 pupils1.1 km

Merriott Primary School

Good108 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby

Merriott Service Station (formerly Broadway Service Station)1.0 km
Our Shop0.9 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

The Lord Poulett Arms0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Crewkerne4.7 km
Yeovil13.0 km
Yeovil Junction14.1 km