Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

LABURNUM CRESCENT, TA18 7BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LABURNUM CRESCENT, TA18 7BS.

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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 7BS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £274k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 11.7% year-on-year.

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

TA18 7BS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Laburnum Crescent, 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £274k, down 11.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA18 7BS 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 7BS. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 275,000

12 sales · Mean £ 283,083

Semi-Detached

£ 240,000

3 sales · Mean £ 254,500

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

TA18 7BS has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences17
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary5
Public order5
Other crime4

school Local Schools

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Wadham School

Good466 pupils0.3 km
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Ashlands Church of England Primary School

Good118 pupils0.6 km
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St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School

Good176 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Barrett Bros0.8 km
  • Crewkerne Cards0.8 km
  • Crewkerne Market - Wednesday0.7 km
  • Dailyz Tech0.8 km
  • Fruits of the Town0.8 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Active Learning & Skills - Community Interest Company0.9 km
  • Crewkerne Conservative Club0.8 km
  • Oscars Wine Bar0.7 km
  • Parrett & Axe Masonic Club0.8 km
  • The Crooked Swan0.8 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Avalon Healing0.8 km
  • Bar5/Cantina0.8 km
  • Bilby's Coffee Shop and the Burger Shed0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Little Bears Play Cafe0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Waitrose0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Crewkerne Fish & Chips1.0 km
  • Crewkerne Kebab & Pizza House0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Golden River Restaurant0.7 km
  • Mortimers Bakery Ltd0.8 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Crewkerne2.0 km
  • Yeovil12.3 km
  • Yeovil Junction12.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Laburnham Crescent0.1 km
  • Laburnham Crescent0.1 km
  • Bincombe Drive0.2 km
  • Bincombe Close0.2 km
  • Wadham School0.3 km