TA16 (Merriott), a postcode district in Somerset's South West, demonstrates modest performance metrics relative to national benchmarks. Five-year compound annual growth rates show property prices advancing at 1.9%, while rental yields have grown more robustly at 5.5% annually. The district holds a trajectory score of 44.2 out of 100, positioning it in the 18th percentile nationally and indicating average market dynamics. Currently classified as latent-stage gentrification, TA16 presents the characteristics of an established but not rapidly appreciating market. Population growth data for the five-year period remains unavailable, limiting full demographic assessment.
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- 1Property prices up 1.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.5% per year
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What's changing in Merriott · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.2 points this month to 44/100, driven mainly by safety.
5 planning applications submitted in TA16 over the last six months.
Merriott (TA16) common questions
Is Merriott up and coming?
Merriott (TA16) has a trajectory score of 44/100 (Average), placing it in the top 81% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 4.6 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Merriott safe?
Merriott has a safety score of 74/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Merriott?
The average property price in Merriott (TA16) is £279k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Merriott?
The median monthly rent in Merriott (TA16) is £969 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Merriott?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Hinton St George (TA17), South Petherton (TA13), Stoke-Sub-Hamdon (TA14), Montacute (TA15), Crewkerne (TA18). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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