Cottage Corner is in Ilton, Ilminster and in Somerset district. TA19 9EP is located in the South Petherton & Islemoor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Somerton and Frome. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cottage Corner, Ilton, Ilminster, TA19 9EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA19 9ES, TA19 9ER, TA19 9EW, TA19 9TB, TA19 9HR, TA19 9HH, TA19 9ET, TA19 9HQ, TA19 9EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TA19 9EP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents 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 | 50.5% | 49.5% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50.5% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around TA19 9EP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.7% | 45.5% | 14.8% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.1% | 35.2% | -11.9% | 44.2% | -9.0% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 4.9% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 9.8% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 4.5% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 41.8% | 54.5% | 12.7% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 33.1% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 20.7% | 8.8% | -11.9% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 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 | 32.7% | 20% | -12.7% | 18.2% | 1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 12.2% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 15.9% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 22% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 23.7% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.6% | 98.9% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 98.6% | 95.9% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 95.9% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.5% | 76.7% | -5.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 26.8% | 13.5% | 13.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.9% | 37.2% | 17.7% |
| Christian | 37.1% | 46.2% | -9.1% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cottage Corner was 33.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.9% lower than the Curry Rivel & Langport average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cottage Corner has the 30th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Curry Rivel & Langport and the 623rd lowest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Cottage Corner, Ilminster, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-05-16 | £202,650 |
| 2 Cottage Corner, Ilminster, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2018-12-19 | £222,158 |
| 4 Cottage Corner, Ilminster, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2018-05-04 | £218,005 |
| 4 Cottage Corner, Ilminster, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2017-04-25 | £216,325 |
| 4 Cottage Corner, Ilminster, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2016-05-27 | £213,305 |
TA19 9EP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 9EP 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 | 91 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's & St Peter's Church School Copse Lane , Ilton TA19 9EX | - not rated | 262 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashill Community Primary School School Road , Ashill TA19 9ND | 4out of 4 | 3,222 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfylde Church of England First School Silver Street , TA19 0DS | 4out of 4 | 3,613 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Neroche Primary School Broadway , TA19 9RG | - not rated | 3,642 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curry Mallet Church of England Primary School Lower Street , Curry Mallet TA3 6TA | 4out of 4 | 4,635 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | 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 | 3,938 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 | 2,915 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilton Cricket Club | Copse Lane | 237 yd | |
| The Grumpy Foxx | Church Road | 398 yd | |
| Ilminster Sports Club Limited | The Archie Gooch Pavilion, Britten's Field, Canal Way | 505 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ilton Cricket Club Copse Lane | grass pitches | 204 yd |
| Ilton Recreational Field COPSE LANE | grass pitches | 298 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.