Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

OLD MARKET, TA12 6DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD MARKET, TA12 6DU.

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Population

372

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 44,700 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

TA12 6DU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £325k, 57% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

TA12 6DU is a sought-after residential area on Old Market, 0.6km from Martock in Martock. Administratively it sits within Martock ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

For families considering a move, TA12 6DU represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k. 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 6DU are sourced from Output Area E00148765 (shared with 11 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 6DU. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 302,500

4 sales · Mean £ 312,000

Semi-Detached

£ 161,500

1 sales · Mean £ 161,500

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

TA12 6DU has low crime rates — 31 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 offences55
Anti-social behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson11
Public order8
Other crime7

school Local Schools

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Martock Church of England VA Primary School

Good209 pupils0.4 km
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Ash Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement158 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Martock Youth Centre0.6 km
  • The Old Railway Farm Shop0.3 km
  • Gould and Sons0.2 km
  • Martock News0.5 km
  • Martock Post Office0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Glovers House B&B0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Merchy's Cafe0.5 km
  • The George0.6 km
  • Martock Coffee Pot0.4 km
  • White Hart Hotel0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Ayshas Indian Takeaway0.5 km
  • Ti Amo Italia takeaway0.3 km
  • Lotus House0.4 km
  • Martock Chippery0.5 km
  • Martock Craft & Food Market0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Bakers Arms0.2 km
  • Martock Snooker Centre0.5 km
  • The Nags Head0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yeovil9.8 km
  • Crewkerne11.4 km
  • Yeovil Pen Mill11.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Yandles Garage0.2 km
  • Yandles Garage0.2 km
  • The Railway Inn0.2 km
  • The Railway Inn0.2 km
  • Stepps Crescent0.2 km