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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 47 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
47
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

Ethnic groups

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

Housing tenure

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 125 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Ham Hill & Merriott area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £1,150,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ham Hill & Merriott in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ham Hill & Merriott over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached38£450,000
Flats2£182,500
Semi-Detached31£300,000
Terraced54£268,500

10 years median price trend in Ham Hill & Merriott

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ham Hill & Merriott.

All postcodes in Ham Hill & Merriott

BA228RH

Forts Orchard

TA146PH

Cole Lane

TA146RF

Castle Street

TA146SX

Minchington's Close

TA146TP

North Street

TA165QH

Broadway

TA165RF

Hitchen

TA178SB

Abbey Street

TA187PH

Ham Hill & Merriott

TA187PR

Hollowell Hill

TA187PT

Higher Street

TA187RB

Clay Castle

TA187RH

Frog Lane

TA187RP

Globe Orchard

TA187SQ

Downclose Lane

TA187TB

Downclose Lane

BA229EY

Cod Lane

BA228PA

Foldhill Lane

TA146UG

Montacute Road

TA146PP

Ham Hill Road

TA146TU

Ham Hill & Merriott

TA156UR

Lower Hyde Road

TA165NG

Lower Street

TA165PR

Church Street

TA165RA

Hitchen

BA228RQ

Ilchester Road

BA229EA

Fordhay

TA165NS

Lower Street

TA165QS

Sandy Hole

TA178SW

South Street

BA228PP

Burlingham's Lane

BA228QZ

Chilthornehill Lane

BA229DN

Chinnock Hollow

TA146QG

Norton Road

TA146QH

West Street

TA165PT

Church Street

TA178SR

Brimclose Road

TA178SX

Chapel Lane

TA187PW

Eastfield Lane

TA187RL

North Street

TA187RW

New Lane

BA228AZ

Chilthornehill Lane

BA229DJ

Ham Hill & Merriott

TA146QB

The Avenue

TA146TJ

New Road

TA156XD

South Street

TA165NF

Knapp

TA178SQ

Green Street

TA187PZ

Higher Street

TA187RD

North Street

BA228PE

Bearley Lane

BA228PJ

Queen Street

BA228QQ

Head Street

TA146PX

High Street

TA146PZ

Matt's Lane

TA146RL

Ham Hill Road

TA178SF

Lopen Road

TA187PE

Clay Castle

TA187QX

Swan Hill

TA187TH

Willis's Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.