Higher Street, Merriott
House prices, sold prices and local information for TA16 5PJ.
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At a glance
16 property sales on Higher Street, Merriott have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 14 Feb 2023. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £323,867. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 44% detached, 31% terraced, 19% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Higher Street range from £68,000 to £382,000. 94% of homes sold here were freehold and 6% leasehold.
House prices on Higher Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Higher Street has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all TA16 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 94% freehold and 6% leasehold across 17 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £323,867 | 18 Mar 2022 |
| Terraced | 5 | £289,600 | 13 Aug 2021 |
| Semi-detached | 3 | £330,333 | 14 Feb 2023 |
| Flat | 1 | £68,000 | 16 Apr 2020 |
Sold prices on Higher Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13, Higher Street TA16 5PJ | 14 Feb 2023 | £382,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Chamings, Higher Street TA16 5PJ | 18 Mar 2022 | £375,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| The Old Stables, 2, Higher Street TA16 5PJ | 15 Dec 2021 | £365,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 10, Higher Street TA16 5PJ | 13 Aug 2021 | £220,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Orchard Cottage, 15A, Higher Street TA16 5PJ | 4 Jun 2021 | £315,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 16, Higher Street TA16 5PJ | 12 Mar 2021 | £347,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Brambles, Higher Street TA16 5PJ | 18 Feb 2021 | £320,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Brambles, Higher Street TA16 5PJ | 25 Nov 2020 | £320,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Nursery Flat, Higher Street TA16 5PJ | 16 Apr 2020 | £68,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 7, Higher Street TA16 5PJ | 2 Jan 2020 | £362,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Higher Street TA16 5PJ | 23 Oct 2019 | £247,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Higher Street TA16 5PJ | 23 Aug 2019 | £278,571 | Detached | Freehold |
| Orchard Cottage, 15A, Higher Street TA16 5PJ | 15 Mar 2018 | £275,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 16, Higher Street TA16 5PJ | 25 Oct 2017 | £291,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Manor House, Higher Street TA16 5PJ | 16 Jan 2017 | £1,150,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Blair Athol, 4, Higher Street TA16 5PJ | 25 Nov 2016 | £326,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| Brambles, Higher Street TA16 5PJ | 20 Oct 2016 | £282,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Orchard Cottage, 15A, Higher Street | £275,000 (Mar 2018) → £315,000 (Jun 2021) | +15% over 3 yrs |
| 16, Higher Street | £291,000 (Oct 2017) → £347,000 (Mar 2021) | +19% over 3 yrs |
| Brambles, Higher Street | £282,000 (Oct 2016) → £320,000 (Nov 2020) | +13% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Higher Street
Crime
2 crimes were reported within about a mile of Higher Street in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Higher Street is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Axe area Flood alert area
- South Somerset Rivers, Upper Reaches Flood alert area
- River Parrett (upper) from South Perrott to Thorney Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Higher Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merriott Primary School 126 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| West Chinnock Church School 39 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Inadequate Report | 1.3 mi |
| Wadham School 763 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–16 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Hinton St George Church of England Primary School 90 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Ashlands Church of England Primary School 141 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.9 mi |
| Haselbury Plucknett Church of England Primary School 47 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Norton Sub Hamdon Church School 63 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 2.4 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Crewkerne station 2.8 mi · 57 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Church (E-bound) 6 min walk
- The Church (W-bound, Church Street) 6 min walk
- The Old Chapel (NE-bound, Lower Street) 11 min walk
- Langdons Cottage (SW-bound, Lower Street) 11 min walk
GP surgeries
- Symphony South Healthcare
Middle Path, Crewkerne · 2.4 mi
Supermarkets
- Budgens Budgens Merriott · 0.6 mi
- Asda Express Asda South Petherton Express Petrol · 2.0 mi
- Lidl Lidl Crewkerne · 2.1 mi
- Waitrose Waitrose Crewkerne · 2.1 mi
Pharmacies
- Merriott Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- The Crewkerne Dental Centre · 1.6 mi
- Dental Surgery · 2.1 mi
- Black Swan Dental Spa · 2.1 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 9 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 9 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 10 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 79.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 17.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 3.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 649 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 11.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 52.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 36.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,433 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 74% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 92% |
Share of homes across Somerset with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Higher Street
Ethnic group
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.6% | 96.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 60.2% | 50.2% |
| No religion | 32.4% | 41.5% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 91.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 5.7% | 8.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 39% | 30.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.9% | 17.6% |
| No qualifications | 14.5% | 17.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.2% | 15.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7.9% | 10.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| Other qualifications | 2.8% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.5% | 46% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 35.2% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 13.7% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 38.1% | 31.4% |
| 1 car or van in household | 36.9% | 41.2% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 18.1% | 13.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 6.9% | 14% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Somerset.
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Estate agents near Higher Street
- Mayfair 2.0 mi
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