TA16 Postcode District
TA16 is the Postcode District for Merriott in Somerset
The TA16 postcode district is located in the TA Taunton postal area, TA16 has a population of 1,982 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 2.45 square miles (6.34 square kilometres or 1,566.62 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of TA16. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
Map of TA16
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District overview
The primary settlement in the TA16 postcode district is Merriott, located in Somerset. Other significant settlements in this district include Eggwood and Merriottsford. The most significant Postal Town in this district is Merriott.
There are 1 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector TA16 5, covers Merriott in Somerset.
The post town for this district is MERRIOTT.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Somerset area with a total of 56 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Crewkerne | 2.11 | S |
| South Petherton | 2.48 | NNW |
| Ilminster | 5.49 | W |
| Yeovil | 7.07 | ENE |
| Beaminster | 7.66 | SSE |
| Chard | 8.22 | WSW |
| Langport | 8.63 | N |
| Somerton | 9.91 | NNE |
| Sherborne | 12.19 | E |
| Bridport | 12.62 | S |
| Axminster | 12.98 | SW |
| Lyme Regis | 14.61 | SSW |
| Street | 14.80 | N |
| Taunton | 15.46 | WNW |
| North Petherton | 15.69 | NW |
| Glastonbury | 16.37 | N |
| Castle Cary | 17.06 | NE |
| Colyton | 17.19 | SW |
| Bridgwater | 17.47 | NNW |
| Stalbridge | 18.24 | E |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 60
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERRIOTT | MERRIOTT | TA16 5 | 53 |
| MERRIOTT | MERRIOTT | TA16 5 | 3 |
| Merriottsford | MERRIOTT | TA16 5 | 1 |
| Merriottsford | MERRIOTT | TA16 5 | 1 |
| Eggwood | MERRIOTT | TA16 5 | 1 |
| MERRIOTT | MERRIOTT | TA16 5 | 1 |
Street list for TA16
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| BROADWAY | 29 |
| HITCHEN | 24 |
| NEWCHESTER CROSS | 19 |
| LOWER BEADON | 14 |
| LOWER STREET | 12 |
| OLD HITCHEN | 10 |
| CHURCH STREET | 10 |
| SHERLANDS | 7 |
| THE CLOSE | 5 |
| GOUGH CLOSE | 5 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 78 |
| Other theft | 37 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Schools in the district
Merriott Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Church Street , Merriott
Postcode: TA16 5PT
Headteacher: Mrs Lois Bowery (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merriott Pharmacy | 31 BROADWAY, MERRIOTT, TA16 5QG | PHARMACY | Call 01460 72222 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £445,000 | 3 | £516,786 | 7 | £480,500 | 7 | £419,375 | 8 |
| Semi-detached | £334,310 | 5 | £276,591 | 11 | £265,956 | 9 | £266,483 | 9 |
| Terraced | £225,875 | 12 | £302,883 | 12 | £272,500 | 12 | £259,938 | 16 |
| Flats | £205,000 | 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | £110,000 | 1 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M5 J25
Average Driving Time from within the district: 24.54
Average Driving Distance: 16.93
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 56
M5 J26
Average Driving Time from within the district: 31.08
Average Driving Distance: 23.69
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 56
M5 J24
Average Driving Time from within the district: 31.18
Average Driving Distance: 23.67
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 56
M5 J23
Average Driving Time from within the district: 35.79
Average Driving Distance: 28.45
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 56
M5 J22
Average Driving Time from within the district: 40.92
Average Driving Distance: 33.76
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 56
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| TA16 5 | Crewkerne Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| T | A | 1 | 6 | - | X | X | X |
| T | A | 1 | 6 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The TA16 postal code covers the settlement of MERRIOTT.
The TA16 Postcode shares a border with TA13 (SOUTH PETHERTON, Lopen, Over Stratton), TA14 (STOKE-SUB-HAMDON, Norton Sub Hamdon, Chiselborough) and TA18 (CREWKERNE, Misterton, Haselbury Plucknett).
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