Postcode report
Is TA19 9LA a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About TA19 9LA: area rating, property, schools and local change
TA19 9LA is a postcode in Ilminster, Somerset, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near TA19 9LA, then scores the surrounding small area 70/100 - top 18% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around TA19 9LA are local prosperity and health, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for TA19 9LA is based on South Somerset 019 Census 2021. It covers 8,763 residents, 209 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 50, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 72% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 12% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.
For property prices near TA19 9LA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the TA19 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £266k from 76 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near TA19 9LA can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near TA19 9LA by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near TA19 9LA; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about TA19 9LA
Is TA19 9LA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 70/100 (top 18% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near TA19 9LA?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near TA19 9LA?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for TA19 9LA?
LocaleIQ matched TA19 9LA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in TA19 9LA?
The latest median sold price is £266k based on 76 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around TA19 9LA?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.