Shiremoor Hill, Merriott
House prices, sold prices and local information for TA16 5PH.
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At a glance
14 property sales on Shiremoor Hill, Merriott have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 6 Dec 2022. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £194,778. Average sale prices rose from £194,000 in 2016 to £375,000 in 2022 (+93%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 4 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 4 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 64% terraced, 29% detached, 7% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Shiremoor Hill range from £157,000 to £470,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Shiremoor Hill compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Shiremoor Hill 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 14 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 9 | £194,778 | 6 Dec 2022 |
| Detached | 4 | £324,000 | 24 Aug 2022 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £250,000 | 18 Mar 2016 |
Sold prices on Shiremoor Hill
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13, Shiremoor Hill TA16 5PH | 6 Dec 2022 | £280,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Ambleside, Shiremoor Hill TA16 5PH | 24 Aug 2022 | £470,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 19, Shiremoor Hill TA16 5PH | 12 Nov 2021 | £170,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 16, Shiremoor Hill TA16 5PH | 29 Jan 2021 | £205,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 11, Shiremoor Hill TA16 5PH | 13 Jul 2020 | £157,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Shiremoor Hill TA16 5PH | 12 Jun 2020 | £180,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 13, Shiremoor Hill TA16 5PH | 8 Mar 2019 | £230,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Ambleside, Shiremoor Hill TA16 5PH | 28 Feb 2019 | £391,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 16, Shiremoor Hill TA16 5PH | 8 Feb 2019 | £190,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Staddles, 20, Shiremoor Hill TA16 5PH | 22 Nov 2018 | £250,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Shiremoor Hill TA16 5PH | 4 Nov 2016 | £158,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 16, Shiremoor Hill TA16 5PH | 22 Mar 2016 | £183,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, Shiremoor Hill TA16 5PH | 18 Mar 2016 | £250,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Moorings, Shiremoor Hill TA16 5PH | 22 Jan 2016 | £185,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 13, Shiremoor Hill | £230,000 (Mar 2019) → £280,000 (Dec 2022) | +22% over 4 yrs |
| Ambleside, Shiremoor Hill | £391,000 (Feb 2019) → £470,000 (Aug 2022) | +20% over 3 yrs |
| 16, Shiremoor Hill | £183,000 (Mar 2016) → £190,000 (Feb 2019) → £205,000 (Jan 2021) | +12% over 5 yrs |
| 9, Shiremoor Hill | £158,000 (Nov 2016) → £180,000 (Jun 2020) | +14% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Shiremoor Hill
Crime
2 crimes were reported within about a mile of Shiremoor Hill 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
Shiremoor Hill 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 Shiremoor Hill
| 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 | 1.6 mi |
| Ashlands Church of England Primary School 141 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.8 mi |
| Hinton St George Church of England Primary School 90 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Haselbury Plucknett Church of England Primary School 47 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Perrott Hill School Limited 134 pupils | Other independent school | 2–13 | Report | 2.3 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 2.7 mi · 53 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Church (W-bound, Church Street) 5 min walk
- The Church (E-bound) 5 min walk
- Langdons Cottage (SW-bound, Lower Street) 8 min walk
- The Old Chapel (NE-bound, Lower Street) 8 min walk
GP surgeries
- Symphony South Healthcare
Middle Path, Crewkerne · 2.2 mi
Supermarkets
- Budgens Budgens Merriott · 0.4 mi
- Lidl Lidl Crewkerne · 1.9 mi
- Waitrose Waitrose Crewkerne · 2.0 mi
- Asda Express Asda South Petherton Express Petrol · 2.2 mi
Pharmacies
- Merriott Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Boots · 2.0 mi
Dentists
- The Crewkerne Dental Centre · 1.5 mi
- Dental Surgery · 2.0 mi
- Black Swan Dental Spa · 2.0 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 Shiremoor Hill
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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