Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

ORCHARD LANE, TA12 6BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD LANE, TA12 6BA.

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

320

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 46,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

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

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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

TA12 6BA is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

TA12 6BA is a safe, established residential area on Orchard Lane, 0.1km from Kingsbury Episcopi in Kingsbury Episcopi. Administratively it sits within Curry Rivel & Langport ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for TA12 6BA are sourced from Output Area E00148553 (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 6BA. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

TA12 6BA has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences9
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Kingsbury Episcopi Primary School

Good156 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Kingsbury Community Shop0.5 km
  • Liz Popham Weight Loss Consultant0.3 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Potting Shed0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Wyndham Arms0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yeovil12.7 km
  • Crewkerne12.8 km
  • Yeovil Pen Mill14.3 km

Bus Stops

  • The Avenue0.2 km
  • The Avenue0.2 km
  • Beech Cottage0.2 km
  • The Wyndham Arms0.2 km