Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

BIRCH WAY, TA18 7DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRCH WAY, TA18 7DT.

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Population

445

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 40,900 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

TA18 7DT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £265k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

TA18 7DT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Birch Way, 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £265k.

Census 2021 statistics for TA18 7DT are sourced from Output Area E00148653 (shared with 13 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 TA18 7DT. 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

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 265,000

1 sales · Mean £ 265,000

Detached

£ 290,000

3 sales · Mean £ 295,000

Terraced

£ 85,000

1 sales · Mean £ 85,000

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

TA18 7DT has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences9
Other crime4
Burglary3
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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Wadham School

Good466 pupils0.3 km
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Ashlands Church of England Primary School

Good118 pupils0.8 km
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St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School

Good176 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Crewkerne Cards1.0 km
  • Crewkerne Market - Wednesday0.9 km
  • Dailyz Tech1.0 km
  • Naturalife Wholefoods Limited0.9 km
  • Vape and Juice South West Ltd0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Crewkerne Conservative Club1.0 km
  • Oscars Wine Bar0.9 km
  • The Crooked Swan1.0 km
  • The George Hotel0.9 km
  • The White Hart Inn0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Avalon Healing1.0 km
  • Bar5/Cantina1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • Little Bears Play Cafe1.0 km
  • Pinkey Promise Parlour0.9 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Golden River Restaurant0.9 km
  • Mortimers Bakery Ltd1.0 km
  • Mrs B's Son Ltd0.9 km
  • Tiger Chan0.9 km
  • Tuckers Fish & Chips0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Crewkerne2.0 km
  • Yeovil12.1 km
  • Yeovil Junction12.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Laburnham Crescent0.1 km
  • Laburnham Crescent0.1 km
  • Wadham School0.2 km
  • Wadham School0.3 km
  • Wadham School0.3 km