South Street is in South Petherton and in Somerset district. TA13 5AD is located in the South Petherton & Islemoor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Yeovil. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about South Street, South Petherton, TA13 5AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA13 5DS, TA13 5NZ, TA13 5AP, TA13 5DY, TA13 5AB, TA13 5AZ, TA13 5NA, TA13 5AQ, TA13 5AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TA13 5AD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 51.1% | -2.7% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 46.2% | 48.9% | 2.7% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.8% | 22.1% | -5.7% | 37.9% | -15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.3% | 42.2% | 9.9% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 12.4% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 24.1% | 17.8% | -6.3% | 6.1% | 11.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.1% | 29.9% | -7.2% | 48.4% | -18.5% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 42.7% | 10.6% | 33.6% | 9.1% |
| Fair health | 24.4% | 21.2% | -3.2% | 12.7% | 8.5% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 5.1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.4% | 20.5% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 8.5% | -0.1% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 14% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 7.8% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 11.2% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.3% | 35.3% | 0.0% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.3% | 99.3% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
In this area, 94.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.3% | 94.5% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 94.9% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.2% | 13.5% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.8% | 37.2% | -4.4% |
| Christian | 59.5% | 46.2% | 13.3% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Street was 113.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 128.4% higher than the Curry Rivel & Langport average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Curry Rivel & Langport and the 387th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.2%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard House South Street, South Petherton, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £646,000 | 2022-11-25 | £624,956 |
| 12 South Street, South Petherton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-10-31 | £320,804 |
| 7 South Street, South Petherton, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £920,000 | 2021-11-24 | £1,033,973 |
| 16 South Street, South Petherton, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2021-08-25 | £251,169 |
| 2 South Street, South Petherton, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2017-10-31 | £721,904 |
TA13 5AD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in TA13 5AD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 52% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 135 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School Church Path , Hele Lane TA13 5DY | 4out of 4 | 104 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Petherton Junior School Hayes End , TA13 5AG | 4out of 4 | 414 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shepton Beauchamp Church School Church Street , Shepton Beauchamp TA19 0LQ | - not rated | 3,411 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury Episcopi Primary School Stembridge , TA12 6BP | 3out of 4 | 3,625 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton-sub-Hamdon Church of England Primary School New Road , Norton-sub-Hamdon TA14 6SF | 3out of 4 | 4,029 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Magpies Village Cafe Limited | 26 St James Street | 314 yd | |
| Cafe Licious | 3 Market Square | 340 yd | |
| Farm and Field Cafe | Frogmary Green Farm, West Street | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brewer's Arms | St James Street | 331 yd | |
| The Pavilion Sports Club | The Mike Saint Pavilion, Lightgate Lane | 335 yd | |
| South Petherton Bowling Club | Lightgate Lane | 335 yd | |
| South Petherton Sports & Social Club | Blake Hall, Market Square | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 4 St James Street | 209 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lightgate Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND LIGHTGATE LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 466 yd |
| Over Stratton Village Hall Churchpath | 976 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 67.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 400 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.