Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

GIFFORDS ORCHARD, TA12 6DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GIFFORDS ORCHARD, TA12 6DB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

326

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 46,500 /yr

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Employed

58%

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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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

TA12 6DB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

TA12 6DB is a safe, established residential area on Giffords Orchard, 0.4km from Bladon in South Somerset. Administratively it sits within Curry Rivel & Langport ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

For families considering a move, TA12 6DB represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £182k.

Census 2021 statistics for TA12 6DB are sourced from Output Area E00148554 (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 6DB. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 169,500

6 sales · Mean £ 174,000

Semi-Detached

£ 182,500

1 sales · Mean £ 182,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

TA12 6DB has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Kingsbury Episcopi Primary School

Good156 pupils0.4 km

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Potting Shed0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Rusty Axe0.1 km
  • The Wyndham Arms1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Crewkerne12.3 km
  • Yeovil13.5 km
  • Yeovil Pen Mill15.1 km

Bus Stops

  • The Rusty Axe0.0 km
  • The Rusty Axe0.1 km