TA13 5BS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on St James Street, 0.1km from South Petherton in South Petherton. Administratively it sits within South Petherton & Islemoor ward and the Yeovil constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents here average 61 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £332k, up 31.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TA13 5BS are sourced from Output Area E00148834 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST JAMES STREET, TA13 5BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JAMES STREET, TA13 5BS.
271
61
£ 46,500 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
TA13 5BS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 61, 64% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £332k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 31.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA13 5BS. The average age is 61.4. 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. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 308,000
7 sales · Mean £ 310,000
Semi-Detached
£ 420,000
3 sales · Mean £ 393,333
Flat
£ 128,500
3 sales · Mean £ 133,416
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TA13 5BS has low crime rates — 25 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.
school Local Schools
South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School
South Petherton Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Bakery Roy-Al0.1 km
- Greggs South Petherton0.9 km
- N&D News Ltd0.0 km
- South Petherton Service Station0.9 km
- The Bloom Wine Company0.0 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- South Petherton Bowling Club0.3 km
- South Petherton Sports & Social Club0.1 km
- The Brewer's Arms0.1 km
- The Pavilion Sports Club0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Cafe Licious0.1 km
- Farm and Field Cafe0.7 km
- Natter Jacks0.1 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Phoenix Fish Bar0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Crewkerne8.6 km
- Yeovil12.0 km
- Yeovil Pen Mill13.7 km
Bus Stops
- Prigg Lane0.0 km
- David Hall Arts Centre0.1 km
- St. James Street Church0.2 km
- St. James Street Church0.2 km
- St Michaels Church0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TA135BS · Data under Open Government Licence