Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

SWALLOW COTTAGES, TA12 6BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWALLOW COTTAGES, TA12 6BH.

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

362

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 46,500 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA12 6BH 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

TA12 6BH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £330k 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

TA12 6BH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Swallow Cottages, 0.5km from Bladon in Kingsbury Episcopi. Administratively it sits within Curry Rivel & Langport ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

For serious buyers, TA12 6BH is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. 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 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 85% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £330k.

Census 2021 statistics for TA12 6BH are sourced from Output Area E00148551 (shared with 10 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 6BH. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 190,000

9 sales · Mean £ 207,294

Detached

£ 470,000

5 sales · Mean £ 480,600

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

TA12 6BH has low crime rates — 14 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 offences6
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Kingsbury Episcopi Primary School

Good156 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Kingsbury Community Shop0.8 km
  • Liz Popham Weight Loss Consultant0.4 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

2 nearby
  • The Rusty Axe0.7 km
  • The Wyndham Arms0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Crewkerne12.5 km
  • Yeovil12.9 km
  • Yeovil Pen Mill14.5 km

Bus Stops

  • The Wyndham Arms0.2 km
  • Beech Cottage0.3 km