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Ham Hill & Merriott

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About

Ham Hill & Merriott are located in South Somerset, near the border with Dorset. The area is known for its rolling countryside, with Ham Hill offering expansive views across the region. The hill itself is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, featuring rare flora and fauna. Merriott is a small village with historic buildings, including a 15th-century church and traditional thatched cottages.

The landscape is shaped by agriculture, with farmland and orchards surrounding the villages. Ham Hill's ancient iron age fort adds historical significance, while local footpaths provide access to the countryside. The area has a quiet, rural character, with few commercial developments. Both locations are within easy reach of larger towns like Yeovil, offering a balance of isolation and accessibility.

Area overview

On average Ham Hill & Merriott has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Ham Hill & Merriott is £46,400 per year. There are 11 schools in Ham Hill & Merriott: 9 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ham Hill & Merriott Population
9,965
Population density
130.4 per km²

Demographics

British
9,539
95.73%
Other White
181
1.82%
Irish
41
0.41%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
34
0.34%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
33
0.33%
Total population: 9,965

Housing

Owns outright
2,107
47.39%
Owns with a mortgage
1,127
25.35%
Other social rented
478
10.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
418
9.4%
Social rents from council
141
3.17%
Total households: 4,446

Property prices in Ham Hill & Merriott

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Ham Hill & Merriott area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £1,150,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached44£501,500
Flats1£65,000
Semi-Detached33£315,000
Terraced59£267,500

10 years price trend in Ham Hill & Merriott

All postcodes in Ham Hill & Merriott

TA165QU

Higher Beadon

TA178SG

Lopen Road

BA228QY

Chilthornehill Lane

TA146HA

Barn Orchard

TA156UN

Lower Town

TA156US

Lower Town

TA156XB

Bishopston

TA178SN

Merriott Road

TA187RQ

Bramble Lane

BA228RF

Chilthornehill Lane

TA187DZ

Clay Castle Lane

TA146SE

Hamdon View

TA146UQ

East Stoke

TA165NN

Lower Street

TA165QL

Hinton Road

TA187SU

Willis's Lane

BA229EJ

West Ways

BA228DY

Hallets Orchard

BA228PQ

Farm Street

BA228PY

Vicarage Street

TA146QD

Cole Lane

TA135JB

Ham Hill & Merriott

TA146PB

Becks Field

TA146SB

Broadmead Lane

TA165NP

Lower Street

TA165QR

Sandy Hole

TA187PU

Scotts Way

TA187RE

Church Lane

BA213PY

Tintinhull Road

TA146PS

High Street

TA146RD

Ham Hill & Merriott

TA146RE

Bonnie's Lane

TA156UU

Bishopston

TA187NQ

Tail Mill Lane

TA187NU

Higher Easthams Lane

TA187PS

Hollowell Hill

TA187QE

Duckpool Lane

BA229FG

Underhayes Court

BA228RE

Ilchester Road

BA229DP

Carters Lane

TA187RG

Bramble Lane

TA146SN

Barrows Lane

TA156UT

Ball's Hill

TA187PD

Bramble Lane

TA187SW

East Street

BA229EQ

Back Lane

BA228QG

Head Street

BA228RJ

Chilthornehill Lane

BA229ED

Weston Close

TA178TJ

Brimclose Road

TA146SL

Great Street

TA146SS

Broadmead Lane

TA156UL

Lower Town

TA156XF

Back Lane

TA165PB

Gough Close

TA187QU

Swan Hill

TA187PN

Broadstone Lane

TA187RF

Peggy's Lane

TA187RJ

North Street

BA228NP

St Margaret's Road

BA228PF

Bearley Lane

BA228QE

Thurlocks

BA229DY

Back Lane

BA229EE

Fordhay

TA146QJ

Great Field Lane

TA146QE

Matt's Lane

TA146RJ

Hill View Close

TA146SD

Broadmead Lane

TA146SW

Higher Street

TA146SY

Little Mead

TA156UH

Mason Lane

TA156UY

Bishopston

TA178SL

High Street

TA187PB

Clay Castle

BA228QX

Main Street

TA146AA

Bramley Fields

TA146QX

Queens Crescent

TA146TY

Ham Hill & Merriott

TA165AA

Broadway

TA165AD

Brook Square

TA165QN

Ham Hill & Merriott

TA165QQ

Beadon Lane

TA165RE

Glebelands

TA187BF

Ham Hill & Merriott

TA187PX

Ridgway

TA187QY

New Close

TA187RN

North Street

TA187SX

Downclose Lane

BA228RX

Kings Hill

BA229EB

High Street

TA146AE

Montacute Road

TA146RQ

East Stoke

TA146TE

North Street

TA165AB

Moorlands Road

TA178SE

High Street

TA178SJ

Teakettle Lane

TA187SH

Downclose Lane

TA187ST

Back Lane

BA228QB

Leaches Close

BA228RG

Chilthornehill Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.