TA13 5DD is a safe, established residential area on Palmer Street, 0.3km from South Petherton in South Petherton. Administratively it sits within South Petherton & Islemoor ward and the Yeovil constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TA13 5DD is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £222k, up 88.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TA13 5DD are sourced from Output Area E00148831 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PALMER STREET, TA13 5DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PALMER STREET, TA13 5DD.
392
41
£ 46,500 /yr
42%
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
With 42% social renting, TA13 5DD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 88.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA13 5DD. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 180,000
10 sales · Mean £ 213,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TA13 5DD has low crime rates — 35 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
5 nearby- Bakery Roy-Al0.3 km
- N&D News Ltd0.4 km
- The Bloom Wine Company0.4 km
- The Fruit & Veg Shop0.3 km
- Tims Wines0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- South Petherton Bowling Club0.7 km
- South Petherton Sports & Social Club0.3 km
- The Brewer's Arms0.3 km
- The Pavilion Sports Club0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Cafe Licious0.3 km
- Farm and Field Cafe0.5 km
- Natter Jacks0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Phoenix Fish Bar0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Crewkerne8.7 km
- Yeovil12.4 km
- Yeovil Pen Mill14.1 km
Bus Stops
- Summer Shard0.1 km
- Summer Shard0.1 km
- St. James Street Church0.3 km
- St. James Street Church0.3 km
- Prigg Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: TA135DD · Data under Open Government Licence