Is TA17 8SY a safe place to live?

Yes, TA17 8SY is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 8 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of TA17 8SY?

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

Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

TA17 8SY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TA17 8SY.

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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 8SY 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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TA17 8SY spans multiple life stages — average age 54, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

TA17 8SY is a sought-after residential area located 0.8km from Allowenshay in Hinton St George. Administratively it sits within South Petherton & Islemoor ward and the Yeovil constituency.

For serious buyers, TA17 8SY 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for TA17 8SY 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 8SY. 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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

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

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storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Dinnington Docks0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Crewkerne6.8 km
Yeovil15.4 km
Yeovil Junction16.8 km