Postcode TA17 8TH is located in a rural hamlet, within the South Petherton & Islemoor ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Ham Hill & Merriott area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ham Hill & Merriott is £51,914 per year. The nearest station is Crewkerne located about 3.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Ham Hill & Merriott has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,401 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.
Ham Hill & Merriott has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ham Hill & Merriott is £51,914 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TA17 8TH.
Ham Hill & Merriott near TA17 8TH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Crewkerne located about 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 in South Petherton & Islemoor area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £1,200,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 55 | £510,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £205,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £285,000 |
| Terraced | 36 | £252,500 |
10 year median price trend in South Petherton & Islemoor
Annual council tax rates for Somerset district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.