Postcode Analysis Sedgemoor, South West

ORCHARD WAY, TA7 9NU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD WAY, TA7 9NU.

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Population

443

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 47,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

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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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, TA7 9NU combines high owner-occupation (86%), strong property values (£489k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £489k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

TA7 9NU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Orchard Way, 0.2km from Shapwick in Shapwick. Administratively it sits within King Alfred ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TA7, TA7 9NU offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 86% 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £489k.

Census 2021 statistics for TA7 9NU are sourced from Output Area E00148374 (shared with 34 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 TA7 9NU. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 414,975

2 sales · Mean £ 414,975

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

TA7 9NU has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Pavilion at Shapwick0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Glastonbury Bus8.3 km
  • Bridgwater11.1 km
  • Highbridge & Burnham13.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Church Road0.1 km
  • Bus Shelter0.1 km
  • Demand Responsive Area0.3 km