TA18 7BS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Laburnum Crescent, 0.4km from Fairy Hill in Crewkerne. Administratively it sits within Crewkerne ward and the Yeovil constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £274k, down 11.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TA18 7BS are sourced from Output Area E00148653 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LABURNUM CRESCENT, TA18 7BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LABURNUM CRESCENT, TA18 7BS.
445
53
£ 40,900 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
TA18 7BS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £274k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 11.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA18 7BS. The average age is 53.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 275,000
12 sales · Mean £ 283,083
Semi-Detached
£ 240,000
3 sales · Mean £ 254,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TA18 7BS has low crime rates — 27 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.
school Local Schools
Wadham School
Ashlands Church of England Primary School
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Barrett Bros0.8 km
- Crewkerne Cards0.8 km
- Crewkerne Market - Wednesday0.7 km
- Dailyz Tech0.8 km
- Fruits of the Town0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Active Learning & Skills - Community Interest Company0.9 km
- Crewkerne Conservative Club0.8 km
- Oscars Wine Bar0.7 km
- Parrett & Axe Masonic Club0.8 km
- The Crooked Swan0.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Avalon Healing0.8 km
- Bar5/Cantina0.8 km
- Bilby's Coffee Shop and the Burger Shed0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Little Bears Play Cafe0.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Waitrose0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Crewkerne Fish & Chips1.0 km
- Crewkerne Kebab & Pizza House0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Golden River Restaurant0.7 km
- Mortimers Bakery Ltd0.8 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Crewkerne2.0 km
- Yeovil12.3 km
- Yeovil Junction12.9 km
Bus Stops
- Laburnham Crescent0.1 km
- Laburnham Crescent0.1 km
- Bincombe Drive0.2 km
- Bincombe Close0.2 km
- Wadham School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TA187BS · Data under Open Government Licence