Area Analysis South Somerset, South West

TA18 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the TA18 postcode area.

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Population

10,902

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 40,067 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
workEmployment
5/10
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6/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 71% owner-occupation and average age 49, TA18 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £279k. Property prices are trending up 6.4% year-on-year.

home £279,400 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TA18 is a postcode district in South Somerset, South West, covering 398 active and 118 retired postcodes.

The largest share of TA18 (18%) is characterised by a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats, alongside a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community (15%). A further 14% of the district is made up of a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes TA18 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in TA18 are around £279k, up 6.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across TA18 at 182 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 49 — 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 TA18 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 / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences835
Anti-social behaviour307
Public order228
Shoplifting158
Criminal damage and arson138

school Local Schools

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Ashlands Church of England Primary School

Good118 pupils
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St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School

Good176 pupils
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Haselbury Plucknett Church of England First School

Good49 pupils
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West Chinnock Church of England Primary School

Inadequate55 pupils
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Wadham School

Good466 pupils
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Maiden Beech Academy

Good381 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Calendar Cottage
  • Glebe House B&B
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • North Perrott Cricket Club
  • Oscars Wine Bar
  • Parrett & Axe Masonic Club
  • The Crooked Swan
  • The George Hotel
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • @ Sue's Cafe
  • Avalon Healing
  • Bar5/Cantina
  • Bilby's Coffee Shop and the Burger Shed
  • Church Kitchen
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Crewkerne Fish & Chips
  • Crewkerne Kebab & Pizza House
  • Domino's Pizza
  • Golden River Restaurant
  • Mortimers Bakery Ltd
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Barrett Bros
  • Central Stores
  • Central Stores
  • Lower Severalls Farmhouse
  • Severalls Mini Market
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl UK GmbH
  • Waitrose