TA16 — MERRIOTT | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in TA16

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in TA16 is £315,726, which is 16% below the Somerset average of £373,759.

Properties in TA16 cost 10.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in TA16 have fallen 21.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£489,176	17
Semi-detached	£279,485	24
Terraced	£265,895	37
Flat	£205,000	1
All types	£315,726	83

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in TA16

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, TA16 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in TA16

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

TA16 has 1 school within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Merriott Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

26,693

Population

Median Age

64%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

64.0%

Private rent

23.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in TA16 are 362.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

362.0 Mbps

Avg Download

65.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

89%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in TA16 is collected by Taunton Council. The Band D rate is £1,640/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

TA16 — MERRIOTT

Area Summary

TA16 (MERRIOTT) offers property prices near the national average (£315,726), low crime (94% below national average), 1 nearby school, and excellent broadband (362 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in TA16?

The average house price in TA16 (MERRIOTT) is £315,726, based on 83 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 10% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 21.1% over the past year.

Is TA16 a safe area to live?

Crime in TA16 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in TA16?

There are 1 schools in or near TA16. 100% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in TA16?

Council tax in TA16 is collected by Taunton Council. The Band D rate is £1,640 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in TA16?

The average broadband download speed in TA16 is 362 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 89%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in TA16 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 64% of homes in TA16 are owner-occupied. 23% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 26,693.