Merrifields is in Cotford St Luke, Taunton and in Somerset district. TA4 1PE is located in the Lydeard electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Taunton Deane. This postcode has been in use since 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Merrifields, Cotford St Luke, Taunton, TA4 1PE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA4 1PD, TA4 1QJ, TA4 1NZ, TA4 1NT, TA4 1NU, TA4 1NY, TA4 1PB, TA4 1JG, TA4 1NX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TA4 1PE is primarily male, with 55.2% 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 | 47% | 44.8% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -6.2% |
| Male | 53% | 55.2% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 6.2% |
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 TA4 1PE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.1% 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 | 25.7% | 29.4% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.5% | 52.1% | -8.4% | 44.2% | 7.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 9.8% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 6.1% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 63.7% | 57.8% | -5.9% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 29.4% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 10.3% | 3.9% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| 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.
In the area around TA4 1PE this area, 8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6% | 8% | 2.0% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 6.1% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.6% | 21.5% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.4% | 22.1% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.1% | 36.8% | -3.3% | 33.8% | 3.0% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.2% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.1% | 100% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 97.9% | 93.1% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 93.1% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.2% | 76.7% | 12.5% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.8% | 37.2% | 11.6% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Merrifields was 18.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.9% lower than the Lydeard average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Merrifields has the 6th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Lydeard and the 271st lowest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 61.5%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Merrifields, Taunton, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2025-06-25 | £199,414 |
| 37 Merrifields, Taunton, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-03-28 | £250,472 |
| 19 Merrifields, Taunton, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-12-17 | £397,297 |
| 6 Merrifields, Taunton, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £381,000 | 2024-01-26 | £394,693 |
| 23 Merrifields, Taunton, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £277,500 | 2023-11-30 | £287,492 |
TA4 1PE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 67 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotford St Luke Primary School Bethell Mead , Cotford St Luke TA4 1HZ | 3out of 4 | 595 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishops Lydeard Church School Mount Street , Bishops Lydeard TA4 3AN | 2out of 4 | 2,251 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oake, Bradford and Nynehead VC Primary Oake , TA4 1AZ | 3out of 4 | 2,589 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton Fitzwarren Church School Blackdown View , Norton Fitzwarren TA2 6TB | 3out of 4 | 3,780 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staplegrove Church School Hudson Way , Staplegrove TA2 6UP | 3out of 4 | 5,155 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hub Cafe, St Lukes Centre | St Lukes Community Centre, Rogers Walk | 341 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chapel | 1 Graham Way | 377 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cotford St Luke Playing Field GRAHAM WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 578 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% |
| Median download speed | 54.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.