Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

TA17 8TL House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

292

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TA17 8TL — age 51, 73% ownership, 26% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

TA17 8TL is a mixed residential area located 1.3km from Coombe in South Somerset. Administratively it sits within Ilminster ward and the Yeovil constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for TA17 8TL are sourced from Output Area E00148903 (shared with 34 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 8TL. The average age is 50.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Crewkerne4.8 km
  • Yeovil15.3 km
  • Yeovil Junction16.2 km