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TA18 7LH

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Crewkerne

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Detailed insights for TA18 7LH

Overview

Postcode TA18 7LH is located in a rural town, within the Crewkerne area of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Crewkerne area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Crewkerne is £46,082 per year. The median sale price in Crewkerne is £245,000 (around £276 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £184,500 and £310,000. The nearest station is Crewkerne, about 1.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Bincomb Beeches.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Crewkerne has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,061 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Crewkerne has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.4%

Approximately 2.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Crewkerne is £46,082 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 245 ft away from TA18 7LH.

Flood risk

No risk

Crewkerne near TA18 7LH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Crewkerne located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TA18 7LH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miBincomb BeechesLargeWalking directions to Bincomb Beeches
0.2 miHenhayesMediumWalking directions to Henhayes

Area Profile

Population
314
Population density
1,976.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.79(+25%)
Shoplifting
23.28(+252%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.1(+28%)
Public order
17.91(+174%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.97(-8%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
254
80.13%
Other White
32
10.09%
Other Asian
10
3.15%
Other
7
2.21%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
6
1.89%
Total population: 317

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
102
36.96%
No qualifications
49
17.75%
Level 3 (A level)
45
16.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
11.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
10.14%
Total 16+ residents: 276

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
73
43.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
59
35.54%
Owns with a mortgage
29
17.47%
Other social rented
4
2.41%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.6%
Total households: 166

Property prices in Crewkerne

Median price: £245,000
Price per sq ft: £276
Sales (last 12 months): 156
Typical range (middle 50%): £185K – £310K

Based on 156 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 (about £276 per square foot) in Crewkerne area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 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 Crewkerne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached39£357,000£320
Semi-Detached47£250,000£269
Terraced53£200,000£284
Flats17£145,000£177

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Crewkerne

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crewkerne.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280,750£96,000£192,500£152,500
2017£260,000£120,000£168,000£147,000
2018£303,900£107,475£198,000£170,000
2019£307,500£105,000£200,000£155,000
2020£285,000£120,000£195,475£170,000
2021£348,000£120,625£231,000£180,000
2022£350,000£133,000£260,000£198,000
2023£385,000£134,550£250,000£193,250
2024£331,250£125,000£255,000£200,000
2025£345,000£150,000£258,000£200,000
2026£401,500£140,000£258,750£187,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crewkerne.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crewkerne.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£224£199£201£198
2017£247£185£216£213
2018£269£178£209£214
2019£253£171£220£205
2020£263£182£234£212
2021£285£173£258£232
2022£302£187£274£256
2023£330£202£300£263
2024£307£220£294£239
2025£306£191£292£276
2026£288£177£259£284
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crewkerne.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA18 7LH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA18 7LH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Aug 202610, Richmond House, East Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7ABFlatsLeasehold£127,000
26 Nov 202521, Richmond House, East Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7ABFlatsLeasehold£170,000
10 Sept 20255, Richmond House, East Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7ABTerracedLeasehold£137,000
31 Jul 202527, Market Square, Crewkerne, TA18 7LPOtherFreehold£135,000
03 Jul 2025Old Grain Store, 9A, Market Square, Crewkerne, TA18 7LEFlatsLeasehold£327,500

Schools

In the TA18 7LH postcode area, located within Crewkerne, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for TA18 7LH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryAshlands Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.5 miSecondaryWadham SchoolVoluntary controlled school
0.5 miPrimarySt Bartholomew's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TA18 7LH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TA18 7LH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLidlGeorge Lane, Crewkerne, TA18 7LUWalking directions to Lidl
0.1 miOne StopMarket Street, Somerset, TA18 7LAWalking directions to One Stop
0.1 miWaitroseSouth Street, Crewkerne, TA18 8DAWalking directions to Waitrose

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 TA18 7LH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Member of parliament

Adam Dance

Yeovil - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictSomersetE06000066
Parliamentary ConstituencyYeovilE14001603
WardCrewkerneE05014356
ParishCrewkerneE04008688
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)CrewkerneE02006095
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Somerset 021DE01029185
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1998-12-01

Frequently asked questions about TA18 7LH

Is TA18 7LH (Crewkerne) safe?

The area around TA18 7LH records about 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near TA18 7LH?

The median sale price around TA18 7LH in Crewkerne is £245,000 (about £276 per square foot) based on 156 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TA18 7LH?

There are 4 schools close to TA18 7LH, including Ashlands Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement), Wadham School (Requires improvement) and St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around TA18 7LH?

TA18 7LH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,061 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TA18 7LH (Crewkerne) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Yeovil covering TA18 7LH is Adam Dance (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.