Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

BIRCH ROAD, TA12 6DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRCH ROAD, TA12 6DR.

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Population

390

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 44,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA12 6DR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, TA12 6DR combines high owner-occupation (75%), strong property values (£273k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £273k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TA12 6DR is a sought-after residential area on Birch Road, 0.3km from Martock in Martock. Administratively it sits within Martock ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

For serious buyers, TA12 6DR is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 75% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £273k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for TA12 6DR are sourced from Output Area E00148768 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA12 6DR. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.9%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 322,500

2 sales · Mean £ 322,500

Semi-Detached

£ 235,000

10 sales · Mean £ 237,600

Terraced

£ 254,250

6 sales · Mean £ 246,416

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

TA12 6DR has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences52
Criminal damage and arson13
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft9
Other crime6

school Local Schools

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Martock Church of England VA Primary School

Good209 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Martock Youth Centre0.4 km
  • The Old Railway Farm Shop0.5 km
  • Gould and Sons0.2 km
  • Martock News0.3 km
  • Martock Post Office0.3 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Glovers House B&B0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Merchy's Cafe0.7 km
  • The George0.4 km
  • Yandles Cafe0.9 km
  • Martock Coffee Pot0.2 km
  • White Hart Hotel0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Ayshas Indian Takeaway0.7 km
  • Ti Amo Italia takeaway0.5 km
  • Lotus House0.2 km
  • Martock Chippery0.3 km
  • Martock Craft & Food Market0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Bakers Arms0.4 km
  • Martock Snooker Centre0.8 km
  • The Nags Head0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yeovil9.7 km
  • Crewkerne11.1 km
  • Yeovil Pen Mill11.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Stepps Crescent0.1 km
  • Stepps Crescent0.1 km
  • The Pinnacle0.2 km
  • Stepps Meadow0.2 km
  • Stepps Meadow0.2 km