TA17 8RY is a sought-after residential area on Brettingham Court, 1.3km from Furland in Hinton St George. Administratively it sits within South Petherton & Islemoor ward and the Yeovil constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in TA17, TA17 8RY offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 57 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 82% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £405k, down 30.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TA17 8RY are sourced from Output Area E00148690 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRETTINGHAM COURT, TA17 8RY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRETTINGHAM COURT, TA17 8RY.
215
57
£ 46,400 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA17 8RY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Average age 57, 82% owned. TA17 8RY is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £405k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending down 30.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA17 8RY. The average age is 57.1. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 404,500
16 sales · Mean £ 448,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TA17 8RY has low crime rates — 19 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
Hinton St George Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Our Shop0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Lord Poulett Arms0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Crewkerne5.2 km
- Yeovil14.1 km
- Yeovil Junction15.2 km
Bus Stops
- Gas Lane0.1 km
- Gas Lane0.1 km
- The Crossroads0.4 km
- The Crossroads0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: TA178RY · Data under Open Government Licence