Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

CHURCH CLOSE, TA12 6DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH CLOSE, TA12 6DS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

270

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 44,700 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA12 6DS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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3/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TA12 6DS spans multiple life stages — average age 55, moderate ownership and renting. £427k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 10.3% year-on-year.

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

TA12 6DS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Church Close, 0.2km from Martock in Martock. Administratively it sits within Martock ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

For serious buyers, TA12 6DS is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 55) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £427k, down 10.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA12 6DS are sourced from Output Area E00148773 (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 6DS. The average age is 54.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 362,550

10 sales · Mean £ 371,410

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

TA12 6DS has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences25
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft5
Public order4

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 Centre0.1 km
  • The Old Railway Farm Shop0.9 km
  • Gould and Sons0.5 km
  • Martock News0.3 km
  • Martock Post Office0.2 km
  • + 2 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Glovers House B&B0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Rose and Crown Inn0.9 km
  • Bakers Arms0.7 km
  • The Nags Head0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • The George0.1 km
  • Yandles Cafe0.6 km
  • Martock Coffee Pot0.3 km
  • White Hart Hotel0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Ti Amo Italia takeaway0.8 km
  • Lotus House0.3 km
  • Martock Chippery0.3 km
  • Martock Craft & Food Market0.3 km
  • Martock Kebab & Pizza House0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yeovil9.7 km
  • Crewkerne10.8 km
  • Yeovil Pen Mill11.3 km

Bus Stops

  • The Pinnacle0.2 km
  • The Pinnacle0.2 km
  • The Pinnacle0.2 km
  • Water Street0.3 km
  • Water Street0.3 km