Rutters Lane is in Ilminster and in Somerset district. TA19 9AN is located in the Ilminster electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Yeovil. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rutters Lane, Ilminster, TA19 9AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA19 9AB, TA19 9AD, TA19 9AA, TA19 9AE, TA19 9SR, TA19 9SP, TA19 9AW, TA19 9BD, TA19 0DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TA19 9AN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 53.5% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 47.9% | 46.5% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 | 33.2% | 31.8% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.9% | 47.9% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 0.4% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 12.7% | 5.0% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 7.2% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 51.7% | 47.7% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 40.1% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 8.4% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 20.5% | 11.9% | -8.6% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 9.4% | -0.1% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 13.2% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 8.5% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 15.3% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.4% | 38.7% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 4.9% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.2% | 97.2% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 96.6% | 94.4% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 94.1% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.5% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 76.7% | 7.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.9% | 37.2% | 13.7% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 1.4% | 6.0% | -4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rutters Lane was 37.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.0% lower than the Ilminster average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rutters Lane has the 15th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Ilminster and the 728th lowest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.

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 3 Rutters Lane, Ilminster, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2025-07-16 | £129,776 |
| Flat 1 Rutters Lane, Ilminster, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-09-13 | £119,622 |
| Flat 2 Rutters Lane, Ilminster, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2023-09-27 | £129,501 |
| Ostlers Rest Rutters Lane, Ilminster, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-08-23 | £166,250 |
| Flat 7 Rutters Lane, Ilminster, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-03-30 | £137,375 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 462 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's & St Peter's Church School Copse Lane , Ilton TA19 9EX | - not rated | 2,904 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Neroche Primary School Broadway , TA19 9RG | - not rated | 3,602 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashill Community Primary School School Road , Ashill TA19 9ND | 4out of 4 | 4,766 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shepton Beauchamp Church School Church Street , Shepton Beauchamp TA19 0LQ | - not rated | 5,434 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 | 794 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 | 1,335 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warehouse Theatre | Brewery Lane | 120 yd | |
| Games Master | 26 Silver Street | 221 yd | |
| The Somerset Cheesecakery | 33 Silver Street | 283 yd | |
| The Kitchen on Silver Street | 14 Silver Street | 341 yd | |
| Cafe Square | 7 Silver Street | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alistair Hughes T/A The Dolphin | 22 Silver Street | 198 yd | |
| The Stonemasons | Harts Close | 287 yd | |
| The Royal Oak (r.oakilminsterltd) | The Cross | 727 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Golden Ocean | 21 West Street | 91 yd | |
| West Street Fish & Chips | 6 West Street | 91 yd | |
| Ilminster Kebab & Pizza House | 3 West Street | 91 yd | |
| Dragon Palace | 9 East Street | 444 yd | |
| Vincents Fish Bar | 32 Ditton Street | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Cornhill Market, East Street | 644 yd | |
| Tesco | Shudrick Lane | 707 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ilminster Bowling And Tennis Centre Shudrick Lane | indoor bowls, tennis courts | 495 yd |
| Ilminster Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND ORCHARD VALE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 520 yd |
| Archie Gooch Pavilion ARCHIE GOOCH PAVILLION ARCHIE GOOCH PAVILLION CANAL WAY | grass pitches | 650 yd |
| Swanmead Community School DITTON STREET | grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Mawfit Gym BROADOAK PARK BROADOAK PARK CANAL WAY | health and fitness suite | 1,029 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 | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.2% |
| 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 | 67 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.