TA17 8SZ is a mixed residential area within the TA17 district of South Somerset. Administratively it sits within Ilminster ward and the Yeovil constituency.
For families considering a move, TA17 8SZ represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Census 2021 statistics for TA17 8SZ are sourced from Output Area E00148899 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TA17 8SZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TA17 8SZ.
202
53
£ 46,600 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA17 8SZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates TA17 8SZ — age 53, 79% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA17 8SZ. The average age is 52.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
school Local Schools
Hinton St George Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Dinnington Docks0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Crewkerne6.4 km
- Yeovil14.6 km
- Yeovil Junction15.9 km
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Postcode Profile: TA178SZ · Data under Open Government Licence