Postcode Analysis Sedgemoor, South West

MERRIDGE HILL, TA5 1BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERRIDGE HILL, TA5 1BH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-07 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

362

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA5 1BH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. TA5 1BH's low deprivation rank, 87% ownership, and £640k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

TA5 1BH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Merridge Hill, 0.8km from Bush in Sedgemoor. Administratively it sits within Cannington ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TA5, TA5 1BH offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 87% 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 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £640k.

Census 2021 statistics for TA5 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00148346 (shared with 24 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 TA5 1BH. The average age is 50.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

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£ 640,000

1 sales · Mean £ 640,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)

TA5 1BH has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bridgwater9.6 km
  • Taunton10.3 km
  • Highbridge & Burnham15.7 km