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TA12 6EP

Lawson Terrace

Martock

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Overview

Postcode TA12 6EP is located in a rural town, within the Martock ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Martock area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Martock is £51,320 per year. The nearest station is Yeovil Pen Mill, about 7 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
5.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Martock has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,341 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Martock has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.6%

Approximately 5.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Martock is £51,320 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TA12 6EP.

Flood risk

No risk

Martock near TA12 6EP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Yeovil Pen Mill located about 7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
283
Population density
5,883.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.92(+50%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.82(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.82(-61%)
Other crime
5.82(+253%)
Public order
5.82(-11%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
269
95.05%
Roma
6
2.12%
Arab
3
1.06%
Irish
2
0.71%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
2
0.71%
Total population: 283

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
63
24.9%
Level 3 (A level)
48
18.97%
No qualifications
45
17.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
14.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
12.25%
Total 16+ residents: 253

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
72
50%
Owns with a mortgage
42
29.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
13.89%
Other social rented
8
5.56%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.39%
Total households: 144

Property prices in Martock

Median price£260,000
Price per sq ft£281
Sales (last 12 months)138
Typical range (middle 50%)£196K – £358K

Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £281 per square foot) in Martock area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 up to £815,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Martock over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£435,000£338
Semi-Detached40£271,500£287
Terraced54£222,000£264
Flats15£120,000£180

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Martock

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Martock.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£325,000£96,000£230,000£180,500
2017£340,000£104,965£213,500£180,000
2018£380,000£100,000£227,500£188,725
2019£363,500£104,750£200,000£207,500
2020£360,000£95,000£234,998£200,000
2021£385,000£126,000£233,250£215,000
2022£409,995£130,000£269,950£233,000
2023£394,000£105,000£279,950£232,500
2024£452,500£125,500£229,500£210,000
2025£462,500£127,250£275,000£234,000
2026£453,250£115,000£270,000£226,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Martock.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Martock.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£268£142£202£210
2017£240£153£220£226
2018£262£167£243£224
2019£245£175£249£233
2020£278£145£261£236
2021£315£193£286£245
2022£329£195£314£278
2023£327£165£311£263
2024£310£207£284£268
2025£357£177£280£271
2026£320£176£303£270
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Martock.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Martock in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA12 6EP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA12 6EP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 2025115, North Street, Martock, TA12 6EROtherFreehold£204,000
17 Apr 20264, Printers Court, Martock, TA12 6EASemi-DetachedFreehold£263,000
05 Dec 20258, Printers Court, Martock, TA12 6EAFlatsLeasehold£172,500
17 Oct 202514, Steppes Meadow, Martock, TA12 6ENTerracedFreehold£240,000
02 Apr 202570, Steppes Meadow, Martock, TA12 6ENTerracedFreehold£190,000

Schools

In the TA12 6EP postcode area, located within Martock, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TA12 6EP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryMartock Church of England VA Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.8 miPrimaryAsh Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TA12 6EP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TA12 6EP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondisNorth Street, Somerset, TA12 6RSWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miCo-op FoodNorth Street, Martock, TA12 6DLWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miPremier Martock Stores7 North Street, Martock, TA12 6DHWalking directions to Premier Martock Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Somerset district.

Band A£1,707
Band B£1,992
Band C£2,276
Band D£2,561
Band E£3,130
Band F£3,699
Band G£4,268
Band H£5,121

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for TA12 6EP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Member of parliament

Sarah Joanne Dyke

Glastonbury and Somerton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictSomersetE06000066
Parliamentary ConstituencyGlastonbury and SomertonE14001247
WardMartockE05014369
ParishMartockE04008729
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)MartockE02006083
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Somerset 009AE01029202
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TA12 6EP

Is TA12 6EP (Martock) safe?

The area around TA12 6EP records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near TA12 6EP?

The median sale price around TA12 6EP in Martock is £260,000 (about £281 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TA12 6EP?

There are 2 schools close to TA12 6EP, including Martock Church of England VA Primary School (Good) and Ash Church of England Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around TA12 6EP?

TA12 6EP scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,341 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TA12 6EP (Martock) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Glastonbury and Somerton covering TA12 6EP is Sarah Joanne Dyke (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.