Lower Street, Merriott
House prices, sold prices and local information for TA16 5NL, TA16 5NW, TA16 5NN.
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At a glance
38 property sales on Lower Street, Merriott have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 21 Feb 2023. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £236,604. 6 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 6 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 63% terraced, 24% detached, 11% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Lower Street range from £142,000 to £463,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Lower Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Lower 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: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 40 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 24 | £236,604 | 21 Feb 2023 |
| Detached | 9 | £359,278 | 10 Dec 2021 |
| Semi-detached | 4 | £283,738 | 18 Nov 2022 |
| Flat | 1 | £192,000 | 27 Apr 2021 |
Sold prices on Lower Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68, Lower Street TA16 5NW | 21 Feb 2023 | £187,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15, Lower Street TA16 5NL | 18 Nov 2022 | £240,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 69B, Lower Street TA16 5NW | 22 Jul 2022 | £280,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 52, Lower Street TA16 5NN | 18 Mar 2022 | £205,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 43, Lower Street TA16 5NL | 10 Dec 2021 | £463,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 38, Lower Street TA16 5NN | 29 Nov 2021 | £262,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Merriott House, Lower Street TA16 5NP | 29 Sep 2021 | £2,000,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 82B, Lower Street TA16 5NW | 21 Sep 2021 | £350,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 35, Lower Street TA16 5NL | 21 Jun 2021 | £175,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Manor Cottage, Lower Street TA16 5NP | 27 May 2021 | £249,950 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 59A, Lower Street TA16 5NW | 27 Apr 2021 | £192,000 | Flat | Freehold |
| 5, Lower Street TA16 5NL | 8 Apr 2021 | £275,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 47, Lower Street TA16 5NN | 24 Mar 2021 | £425,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Lower Street TA16 5NL | 15 Feb 2021 | £385,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8A, Lower Street TA16 5NL | 12 Feb 2021 | £230,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 15, Lower Street TA16 5NL | 8 Feb 2021 | £195,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 70, Lower Street TA16 5NW | 12 Jan 2021 | £215,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 67B, Lower Street TA16 5NW | 14 Dec 2020 | £275,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 21, Lower Street TA16 5NL | 30 Oct 2020 | £342,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 28, Lower Street TA16 5NL | 14 Feb 2020 | £358,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Langdons Cottage, Court Mill, Lower Street TA16 5NL | 24 May 2019 | £322,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 70, Lower Street TA16 5NW | 6 Dec 2018 | £195,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 67B, Lower Street TA16 5NW | 16 Nov 2018 | £237,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 34, Lower Street TA16 5NN | 31 Oct 2018 | £167,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 50, Lower Street TA16 5NN | 24 Aug 2018 | £142,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Banbury Farm, 55, Lower Street TA16 5NN | 27 Jun 2018 | £450,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Court Mill, Lower Street TA16 5NL | 17 Apr 2018 | £775,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 48, Lower Street TA16 5NN | 23 Feb 2018 | £178,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| May Cottage, 54, Lower Street TA16 5NN | 4 Aug 2017 | £315,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 69B, Lower Street TA16 5NW | 14 Jul 2017 | £210,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Brooklyn, 79, Lower Street TA16 5NP | 19 May 2017 | £328,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 70, Lower Street TA16 5NW | 7 Dec 2016 | £189,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Brookfield, Lower Street TA16 5NL | 25 Nov 2016 | £380,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Langdons Cottage, Court Mill, Lower Street TA16 5NL | 25 Nov 2016 | £300,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Stable Cottage, Court Mill, Lower Street TA16 5NL | 10 May 2016 | £200,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Lower Street TA16 5NL | 24 Mar 2016 | £160,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 69B, Lower Street TA16 5NW | 24 Mar 2016 | £200,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Lower Street TA16 5NL | 22 Mar 2016 | £280,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 57, Lower Street TA16 5NN | 12 Feb 2016 | £355,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 47, Lower Street TA16 5NN | 5 Jan 2016 | £325,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 15, Lower Street | £195,000 (Feb 2021) → £240,000 (Nov 2022) | +23% over 2 yrs |
| 69B, Lower Street | £200,000 (Mar 2016) → £210,000 (Jul 2017) → £280,000 (Jul 2022) | +40% over 6 yrs |
| 47, Lower Street | £325,000 (Jan 2016) → £425,000 (Mar 2021) | +31% over 5 yrs |
| 70, Lower Street | £189,000 (Dec 2016) → £195,000 (Dec 2018) → £215,000 (Jan 2021) | +14% over 4 yrs |
| 67B, Lower Street | £237,500 (Nov 2018) → £275,000 (Dec 2020) | +16% over 2 yrs |
| Langdons Cottage, Court Mill, Lower Street | £300,000 (Nov 2016) → £322,000 (May 2019) | +7% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Lower Street
Crime
2 crimes were reported within about a mile of Lower 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
Lower 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 Lower 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 | 1.4 mi |
| Wadham School 763 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–16 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Ashlands Church of England Primary School 141 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.6 mi |
| Hinton St George Church of England Primary School 90 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Haselbury Plucknett Church of England Primary School 47 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Perrott Hill School Limited 134 pupils | Other independent school | 2–13 | Report | 2.2 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 2.5 mi · 50 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Langdons Cottage (SW-bound, Lower Street) 4 min walk
- The Old Chapel (NE-bound, Lower Street) 5 min walk
- Broadway Stores (SE-bound, Broadway) 6 min walk
- Boadway Stores (NW-bound, Broadway) 6 min walk
GP surgeries
- Symphony South Healthcare
Middle Path, Crewkerne · 2.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Budgens Budgens Merriott · 0.3 mi
- Lidl Lidl Crewkerne · 1.7 mi
- Waitrose Waitrose Crewkerne · 1.8 mi
- Asda Express Asda South Petherton Express Petrol · 2.3 mi
Pharmacies
- Merriott Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Boots · 1.8 mi
- Crewkerne Pharmacy · 2.0 mi
Dentists
- The Crewkerne Dental Centre · 1.3 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.8 mi
- Black Swan Dental Spa · 1.8 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 Lower 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 Lower Street
- Mayfair 1.7 mi
- Fox & Sons 1.7 mi
- Crane Sales & Lettings 2.9 mi
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