TA18 7BY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Beechwood Drive, 0.3km 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 7BY offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £395k, down 20.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TA18 7BY are sourced from Output Area E00148653 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEECHWOOD DRIVE, TA18 7BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECHWOOD DRIVE, TA18 7BY.
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
No single demographic signal dominates TA18 7BY — age 53, 89% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 20.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA18 7BY. 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
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
£ 310,000
29 sales · Mean £ 326,626
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TA18 7BY has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ashlands Church of England Primary School
Wadham School
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Barrett Bros0.6 km
- Crewkerne Cards0.6 km
- Crewkerne Market - Wednesday0.5 km
- Dailyz Tech0.6 km
- Fruits of the Town0.6 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Active Learning & Skills - Community Interest Company0.7 km
- Crewkerne Conservative Club0.6 km
- King William Inn0.9 km
- Oscars Wine Bar0.5 km
- Parrett & Axe Masonic Club0.6 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Avalon Healing0.6 km
- Bar5/Cantina0.6 km
- Bilby's Coffee Shop and the Burger Shed0.6 km
- Church Kitchen0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Waitrose0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Crewkerne Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Crewkerne Kebab & Pizza House0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Golden River Restaurant0.5 km
- Mortimers Bakery Ltd0.6 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Crewkerne1.9 km
- Yeovil12.5 km
- Yeovil Junction13.2 km
Bus Stops
- Bincombe Drive0.1 km
- Bincombe Close0.2 km
- Laburnham Crescent0.3 km
- Laburnham Crescent0.3 km
- Wadham School0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: TA187BY · Data under Open Government Licence