Living in TA16, Somerset
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around TA16 in Somerset. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Somerset: £281,571, up 4.5% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South West average is £304,562.
What actually sold around TA16
54 recorded home sales on the streets around central TA16 in the last 2 years, with a median of £280,000 and a range from £170,000 to £715,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 ORCHARD DRIVE, TA16 5AA | terraced | £315,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 10 HIGHER BEADON, TA16 5QU | semi-detached | £260,000 | 2026-06-04 |
| 3 CHANCERY MEWS, TA16 5NL | semi-detached | £290,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| 52 HIGHER BEADON, TA16 5QU | semi-detached | £235,000 | 2026-05-26 |
| 50 GLEBELANDS, TA16 5RE | terraced | £220,000 | 2026-05-26 |
| THE LAURELS SHIREMOOR HILL, TA16 5PH | detached | £588,320 | 2026-05-22 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
12 schools within 3 miles , of which 40% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merriott Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Maiden Beech Academy | Primary | Good | 2.4 mi |
| Ashlands Church of England Primary School | Primary | Requires improvement | 1.5 mi |
| Norton Sub Hamdon Church School | Primary | Requires improvement | 2.7 mi |
| West Chinnock Church School | Primary | Inadequate | 1.6 mi |
| Wadham School | Secondary | Not rated | 1.5 mi |
10 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: Perrott Hill School Limited.
All 1 fee-paying schools near TA16, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Skilled trades | 17.8% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 14.3% |
| Professional occupations | 12.9% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.3% |
| Elementary occupations | 10.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
2 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central TA16 in 2026-06, most commonly criminal damage arson.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Somerset's figures.
Common questions about TA16
What is the average house price in TA16?
The average sold price in Somerset is £281,571 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in TA16?
Prices in Somerset are up 4.5% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in TA16?
The median of 54 recorded sales around central TA16 in the last 2 years is £280,000, ranging from £170,000 to £715,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in TA16?
12 schools sit within 3 miles of central TA16, and 40% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in TA16?
2 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central TA16 in 2026-06, most commonly criminal damage arson (Police.uk).
Is TA16 at risk of flooding?
Central TA16 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is TA16 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 40% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £280,000; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 2 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is TA16 safe?
2 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central TA16 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was criminal damage arson. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? TA16 or TA18, TA16 or TA17, TA16 or TA13.
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