Market Square is in Ilminster and in Somerset district. TA19 0AQ is located in the Ilminster electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Yeovil. This postcode has been in use since 2004-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Market Square, Ilminster, TA19 0AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA19 0DJ, TA19 0FA, TA19 0DD, TA19 0AA, TA19 0DH, TA19 0AJ, TA19 0AE, TA19 0DN, TA19 0BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TA19 0AQ is primarily male, with 53.2% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 46.8% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 51.1% | 53.2% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 | 33% | 39.6% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.1% | 31.3% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -12.9% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 12.5% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 13.9% | 11.5% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
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 | 38% | 42.7% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 41.7% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 8.1% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 12.1% | -5.5% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 1.9% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 18.6% | 13.9% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 10.3% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 14.4% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 7.2% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 17.5% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.4% | 29.9% | -1.5% | 33.8% | -3.9% |
| Other | 6.7% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 3.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.3% | 89.8% | -7.5% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
In this area, 89.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.7% | 89.2% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4.4% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 88.3% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 7.3% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 1% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Market Square was 87.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 100.9% higher than the Ilminster average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Market Square has the 4th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Ilminster and the 519th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 The Key Market Square, Ilminster, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2012-08-22 | £110,432 |
TA19 0AQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
TA19 0AQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfylde Church of England First School Silver Street , TA19 0DS | 4out of 4 | 151 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's & St Peter's Church School Copse Lane , Ilton TA19 9EX | - not rated | 3,238 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Neroche Primary School Broadway , TA19 9RG | - not rated | 3,940 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashill Community Primary School School Road , Ashill TA19 9ND | 4out of 4 | 5,153 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shepton Beauchamp Church School Church Street , Shepton Beauchamp TA19 0LQ | - not rated | 5,317 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanmead Community School Ditton Street , TA19 0BL | 3out of 4 | 439 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillington House , TA19 9DT | - not rated | 1,326 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kitchen on Silver Street | 14 Silver Street | 54 yd | |
| Cafe Square | 7 Silver Street | 62 yd | |
| Sweet Surprise | 23 Silver Street | 62 yd | |
| Balti House Tandoori Ltd | 4a Ditton Street | 75 yd | |
| The Somerset Cheesecakery | 33 Silver Street | 157 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alistair Hughes T/A The Dolphin | 22 Silver Street | 216 yd | |
| The Royal Oak (r.oakilminsterltd) | The Cross | 421 yd | |
| The Stonemasons | Harts Close | 653 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vincents Fish Bar | 32 Ditton Street | 75 yd | |
| Dragon Palace | 9 East Street | 80 yd | |
| New Golden Ocean | 21 West Street | 313 yd | |
| West Street Fish & Chips | 6 West Street | 313 yd | |
| Ilminster Kebab & Pizza House | 3 West Street | 313 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Shudrick Lane | 321 yd | |
| Co-op | Cornhill Market, East Street | 328 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ilminster Bowling And Tennis Centre Shudrick Lane | indoor bowls, tennis courts | 107 yd |
| Swanmead Community School DITTON STREET | grass pitches | 361 yd |
| Ilminster Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND ORCHARD VALE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 365 yd |
| Archie Gooch Pavilion ARCHIE GOOCH PAVILLION ARCHIE GOOCH PAVILLION CANAL WAY | grass pitches | 709 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.