Area Analysis South Somerset, South West

TA12 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the TA12 postcode area.

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Population

5,956

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 41,300 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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8/10
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4/10
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2/10
workEmployment
7/10
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4/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
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Area Character

TA12 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £231k. Property prices are trending down 16.9% year-on-year.

home £231,025 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TA12 is a postcode district in South Somerset, South West, covering 162 active and 45 retired postcodes.

The largest share of TA12 (22%) is characterised by a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community, alongside a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied (18%). A further 15% of the district is made up of a rural commuter area popular with professional households. This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes TA12 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in TA12 are around £231k, down 16.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across TA12 at 160 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 50 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full TA12 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences490
Anti-social behaviour108
Criminal damage and arson97
Public order74
Other theft64

school Local Schools

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Kingsbury Episcopi Primary School

Good156 pupils
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Holway Park Community Primary School

Good351 pupils
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Ash Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement158 pupils
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Martock Church of England VA Primary School

Good209 pupils
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Taunton Deane Partnership College

Good30 pupils
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Minerva Primary School

Requires Improvement134 pupils
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Blackbrook Primary School

Good234 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Premier Martock
  • Martock Youth Centre
  • Gould and Sons
  • Kingsbury Community Shop
  • Liz Popham Weight Loss Consultant
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • The Glovers House B&B
  • The Hollies Hotel and Restaurant Ltd
  • The Potting Shed
  • The Wheelhouse
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Bakers Arms
  • Martock Snooker Centre
  • The Bell Inn
  • The Nags Head
  • The Rose and Crown Inn
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Martock Coffee Pot
  • Merchy's Cafe
  • The George
  • The Ranch Cafe & Deli
  • White Hart Hotel
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Ayshas Indian Takeaway
  • Lotus House
  • Martock Chippery
  • Martock Craft & Food Market
  • Martock Kebab & Pizza House
  • + 1 more