TA18 7BP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Ashlands Road, 0.5km from Fairy Hill in Crewkerne. Administratively it sits within Crewkerne ward and the Yeovil constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in TA18, TA18 7BP offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 89% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k, up 25.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TA18 7BP are sourced from Output Area E00148653 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHLANDS ROAD, TA18 7BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHLANDS ROAD, TA18 7BP.
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 7BP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 89% 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. Property prices are trending up 25.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA18 7BP. 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
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
Detached
£ 275,000
3 sales · Mean £ 293,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TA18 7BP 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.
school Local Schools
Wadham School
Ashlands Church of England Primary School
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Barrett Bros1.0 km
- Crewkerne Cards0.9 km
- Crewkerne Market - Wednesday0.8 km
- Dailyz Tech0.9 km
- Fruits of the Town1.0 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Active Learning & Skills - Community Interest Company1.0 km
- Crewkerne Conservative Club0.9 km
- Oscars Wine Bar0.9 km
- Parrett & Axe Masonic Club1.0 km
- The Crooked Swan0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Avalon Healing0.9 km
- Bar5/Cantina0.9 km
- Bilby's Coffee Shop and the Burger Shed1.0 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Little Bears Play Cafe0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Waitrose1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Golden River Restaurant0.8 km
- Mortimers Bakery Ltd0.9 km
- Mrs B's Son Ltd0.9 km
- Tiger Chan0.8 km
- Tuckers Fish & Chips0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Crewkerne2.0 km
- Yeovil12.2 km
- Yeovil Junction12.8 km
Bus Stops
- Laburnham Crescent0.1 km
- Laburnham Crescent0.1 km
- Wadham School0.2 km
- Wadham School0.2 km
- Wadham School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TA187BP · Data under Open Government Licence