Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

TAIL MILL LANE, TA16 5PF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TAIL MILL LANE, TA16 5PF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

358

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 46,400 /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: TA16 5PF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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10/10
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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TA16 5PF spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. £345k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 2.9% year-on-year.

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

TA16 5PF is a sought-after residential area on Tail Mill Lane, 0.0km from Tail Mill in Merriott. Administratively it sits within South Petherton & Islemoor ward and the Yeovil constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TA16, TA16 5PF offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £345k, down 2.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA16 5PF are sourced from Output Area E00148695 (shared with 21 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 TA16 5PF. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 345,000

2 sales · Mean £ 345,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

TA16 5PF has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2

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Merriott Primary School

Good108 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Manor Farm Farm Shop and Egg Packer0.3 km
  • Merriott Service Station (formerly Broadway Service Station)0.9 km
  • Merriott Squash Club0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Merriott Social Club0.3 km
  • The Kings Head0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Feed Station0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Crewkerne3.8 km
  • Yeovil11.3 km
  • Yeovil Junction12.3 km