Great Lane is in Shepton Beauchamp, Ilminster and in Somerset district. TA19 0LJ 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 Great Lane, Shepton Beauchamp, Ilminster, TA19 0LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA19 0LN, TA19 0LW, TA19 0LQ, TA19 0LR, TA19 0EQ, TA19 0LT, TA19 0LF, TA19 0LS, TA19 0LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TA19 0LJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 51.5% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 46% | 48.5% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of TA19 0LJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.9% | 25.9% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -12.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.2% | 53.7% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 9.5% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 9.3% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 9.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.3% | 48.1% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 37.2% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 9.2% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.6% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 20.4% | 15% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 10.2% | 1.2% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 14.1% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6.8% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 17.5% | 1.6% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 35% | 3.7% | 33.8% | 1.2% |
| Other | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.3% | 99.2% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 95.4% | 96.2% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 96.2% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 55.9% | 46.2% | 9.7% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Great Lane was 71.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.9% higher than the Curry Rivel & Langport average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Great Lane has the 12th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Curry Rivel & Langport and the 629th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 110.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Cottage Great Lane, Ilminster, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £497,500 | 2023-07-25 | £504,710 |
| Lismore House Great Lane, Ilminster, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £442,500 | 2020-11-09 | £512,589 |
| Melford Great Lane, Ilminster, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £531,000 | 2018-06-29 | £669,730 |
| The Old Rectory Great Lane, Ilminster, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2018-03-20 | £718,158 |
| The Old Rectory Great Lane, Ilminster, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2015-05-14 | £822,901 |
TA19 0LJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 0LJ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in TA19 0LJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 64 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shepton Beauchamp Church School Church Street , Shepton Beauchamp TA19 0LQ | - not rated | 244 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School Church Path , Hele Lane TA13 5DY | 4out of 4 | 3,486 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury Episcopi Primary School Stembridge , TA12 6BP | 3out of 4 | 3,901 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Petherton Junior School Hayes End , TA13 5AG | 4out of 4 | 3,917 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hambridge Community Primary School Hambridge , TA10 0AZ | 3out of 4 | 4,393 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillington House , TA19 9DT | - not rated | 4,086 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 John Halsey Breakfast Club | Shepton Beauchamp Village Hall, Middle Street | 128 yd | |
| Shepton Stores, Kitchen & Deli | Old Butchers Shop, Shambles | 130 yd | |
| The Pottery Tea Room | Shepton House, Higher Road | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke of York | North Street | 118 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shepton Beauchamp Playing Field Brimgrove Lane | grass pitches | 812 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.65 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.65 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.