TA16 5RF

a postcode in Somerset

Introduced in June 1981

TA16 5RF	Normal (geographic) postcodes	Large user postcodes

The nearby postcodes map only shows currently active postcodes. Postcode markers will cluster if they are close together, which may happen in densly populated built-up areas or where single premises have multiple postcodes.

Streets Associated with TA16 5RF

Sherlands Gardens - 29 properties, USRN 36614713

Hitchen - 1 property, USRN 36614666

Sherlands - 1 property, USRN 36614712

Street names are those nearest to properties in this postcode, they are not necessarily the postal address

Coordinates

Latitude: 50.9098 / 50°54'35"N

Longitude: -2.7973 / 2°47'50"W

UTM Reference: 30U 514253 5639818

OS Easting: 344043

OS Northing: 112567

OS Grid: ST440125

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR MG.QTCJ

Mapcode Global: FRA 561P.S19

Open Location Code: 9C2VW653+W3

Maidenhead Locator System: IO80ov48

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: D1

rural town
a small town or larger village, surrounded by populated countryside

ONS Population Classification: 7a2

Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce
Established but Challenged
Industry Associations

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 17398 / 32844

6th decile
slightly less deprived

Demographics are based on the LSOA containing this postcode and not necessarily this postcode alone

Sun and Moon Times for TA16 5RF on Wednesday 15 July 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light)	03:29
Civil twilight begins (Dawn)	04:31
Sunrise	05:14
Transit (sun is at its highest)	13:17
Sunset	21:19
Civil twilight ends (Dusk)	22:03
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall)	23:05

Hours of daylight today	04:44 to 21:49
Hours of darkness tonight (lighting-up time)	21:49 to 04:45
Moon Phase	Waxing Crescent
Moon Rises	05:12
Moon sets	21:22

For a full sun and moon calendar for TA16 5RF, go to The Time and Place

Residential Property Sales in TA16 5RF

Date	Address	Property Type	Tenure	Price
11 November 2022	32 Sherlands Gardens, Merriott TA16 5RF	Semi-detached	Freehold	£286,350
11 August 2022	8 Sherlands Gardens, Merriott TA16 5RF	Semi-detached	Freehold	£230,000
18 March 2022	16 Sherlands Gardens, Merriott TA16 5RF	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£230,000
18 December 2020	Green Shoots, 14a, Sherlands Gardens, Merriott TA16 5RF	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£208,000
17 January 2020	14 Sherlands Gardens, Merriott TA16 5RF	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£190,000
8 February 2019	9 Sherlands Gardens, Merriott TA16 5RF	Semi-detached	Freehold	£236,000
16 May 2018	22 Sherlands Gardens, Merriott TA16 5RF	Semi-detached	Freehold	£210,000
4 May 2018	2 Sherlands Gardens, Merriott TA16 5RF	Semi-detached	Freehold	£203,000
31 October 2017	16 Sherlands Gardens, Merriott TA16 5RF	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£197,500
14 August 2015	36 Sherlands Gardens, Merriott TA16 5RF	Semi-detached	Freehold	£193,000
30 May 2014	14 Sherlands Gardens, Merriott TA16 5RF	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£150,000
31 January 2014	30 Sherlands Gardens, Merriott TA16 5RF	Semi-detached	Freehold	£177,500
10 May 2013	22 Sherlands Gardens, Merriott TA16 5RF	Semi-detached	Freehold	£160,000
23 May 2011	12 Sherlands Gardens, Merriott TA16 5RF	Semi-detached	Freehold	£149,000
28 April 2011	32 Sherlands Gardens, Merriott TA16 5RF	Semi-detached	Freehold	£172,500
21 October 2010	22 Sherlands Gardens, Merriott TA16 5RF	Semi-detached	Freehold	£170,000
20 August 2008	30 Sherlands Gardens, Merriott TA16 5RF	Semi-detached	Freehold	£158,000
26 October 2007	16 Sherlands Gardens, Merriott TA16 5RF	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£170,000
29 June 2007	13 Sherlands Gardens, Merriott TA16 5RF	Semi-detached	Freehold	£179,950
1 October 2004	6 Sherlands Gardens, Merriott TA16 5RF	Semi-detached	Freehold	£169,500
18 June 2004	36 Sherlands Gardens, Merriott TA16 5RF	Semi-detached	Freehold	£189,950
20 February 2004	14 Sherlands Gardens, Merriott TA16 5RF	Semi-detached	Freehold	£130,000
26 July 2000	9 Sherlands Gardens, Merriott TA16 5RF	Semi-detached	Freehold	£100,000
27 November 1998	9 Sherlands Gardens, Merriott TA16 5RF	Semi-detached	Freehold	£68,500
27 March 1997	32 Sherlands Gardens, Merriott TA16 5RF	Semi-detached	Freehold	£53,000
28 June 1996	38 Sherlands Gardens, Merriott TA16 5RF	Semi-detached	Freehold	£65,000
23 February 1996	16 Sherlands Gardens, Merriott TA16 5RF	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£46,000
20 October 1995	34 Sherlands Gardens, Merriott TA16 5RF	Semi-detached	Freehold	£58,500
19 May 1995	2 Sherlands Gardens, Merriott TA16 5RF	Semi-detached	Freehold	£53,000
19 April 1995	22 Sherlands Gardens, Merriott TA16 5RF	Semi-detached	Freehold	£51,500
31 March 1995	11 Sherlands Gardens, Merriott TA16 5RF	Semi-detached	Freehold	£55,000

Key to property sale icons:

	First sale of newbuild property. This includes new properties created from existing properties, such as residential conversions of commercial or agricultural property, or subdivision of a larger residential property.
	Subsequent sale of existing property.
	Standard sale at market value to private individual.
	Additional (non-standard) sale. This includes repossessions, buy-to-lets and transfers of property sold to non-private individuals.

Elected Representatives for TA16 5RF

United Kingdom Parliament

Constituency

Yeovil

MP

Adam Dance Liberal Democrat

Somerset Council

Unitary Authority electoral division (UTE)

South Petherton & Islemoor

Councillors

Adam Dance Liberal Democrats

Jo Roundell Greene Liberal Democrats

TA16 5RF also falls within the Civil Parish of Merriott, which has its own parish council and parish councillors. These are not shown here.

Elected representative data is updated approximately monthly, so may not include recent by-elections or vacancies.

Government Statistical Services (GSS) data for TA16 5RF

Code	Name	Data Type	Data Theme	Active Since	Data Owner
E00148697		Output Areas	Statistical Building Block	1 January 2009	ONS
E01029189	South Somerset 017A	Lower layer Super Output Areas	Statistical Building Block	1 February 2004	ONS
E02006091	South Somerset 017	Middle layer Super Output Areas	Statistical Building Block	1 August 2004	ONS
E04008730	Merriott	Civil Parishes	Administrative	1 January 2009	DLUHC
E05014380	South Petherton & Islemoor	Electoral Wards/Divisions	Administrative/Electoral	5 May 2022	DLUHC
E06000066	Somerset	Unitary Authorities	Administrative	1 April 2023	DLUHC
E12000009	South West	Regions	Administrative	1 January 2009	DLUHC
E14001603	Yeovil	Westminster Parliamentary Constituencies	Electoral	4 July 2024	LGBC
E23000036	Avon and Somerset	Police Force Areas	Other	1 January 2009	Home Office
E30000293	Yeovil	Travel to Work Areas	Other	31 July 2015	ONS
E33050324		Workplace Zones	Census	31 December 2011	ONS
E37000016	Heart of the South West	Local Enterprise Partnerships	Other	31 March 2011	BEIS
E38000150	NHS Somerset CCG	Sub Integrated Care Board Locations	Health	1 July 2015	ODS
E40000006	South West	NHS England Regions	Health	1 April 2018	ODS
E54000038	Somerset	Integrated Care Boards	Health	1 April 2016	NHS
E56000033	Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucestershire	Cancer Alliances	Health	1 July 2023	NHS England
E63013550	Merriott	Built Up Areas	Census	17 April 2024	OS
E65000001	England Non-National Park Area	England Non-National Park Area	Census	27 February 2023	ONS
E92000001	England	Country	Administrative	1 January 2009	ONS

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