Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

ST JAMES STREET, TA13 5BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JAMES STREET, TA13 5BS.

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Population

271

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Avg Age

61

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Avg Income

£ 46,500 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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3/10
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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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9/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

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

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences34
Anti-social behaviour15
Public order8
Criminal damage and arson5
Other crime4

school Local Schools

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South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School

Outstanding106 pupils0.2 km
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South Petherton Junior School

Outstanding141 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Cafe Licious0.1 km
  • Farm and Field Cafe0.7 km
  • Natter Jacks0.1 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.0 km
fastfood

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