Postcode insights

TA18 8BA

Crewkerne

Somerset

England / South West / Somerset / Crewkerne / TA18 8BA

Overview

Postcode TA18 8BA is located in a rural town, within the Crewkerne ward of Somerset in the South West region , and forms part of the Crewkerne area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 108.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Crewkerne is £40,900 per year. The nearest station is Crewkerne located about 1.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Henhayes.

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

108

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

2/10

Social housing

17%

Connectivity

N/A

Flood Risk

Low

Noise Level

No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Crewkerne has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,011 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Crewkerne has a high crime rate, with approximately 108.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

17%

Approximately 17.0% 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

2/10

The average income of residents in Crewkerne is £40,900 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TA18 8BA.

Flood risk

Low

Crewkerne near TA18 8BA has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Crewkerne located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Distance	Name	Size
0.4 mi	Henhayes	Medium

Area Profile

Population

285

Population density

691.1 per km²

Demographics

British

264

92.31%

Other White

4.9%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

1.75%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.35%

Arab

0.35%

Total population: 286

Housing

Owns outright

41.82%

Owns with a mortgage

20%

Private landlord or letting agency

19.39%

Other social rented

16.97%

Other forms of private rent

1.82%

Total households: 165

Property prices in Crewkerne

Based on 168 recent sales, the median property price is £241,000 in Crewkerne area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £680,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	40	£349,000	£245,000	£310,000	£418,500	£571,500
Flats	15	£127,500	£81,000	£122,250	£156,000	£177,350
Semi-Detached	58	£257,500	£180,925	£230,000	£273,750	£360,950
Terraced	55	£195,000	£136,025	£160,000	£222,500	£270,300

10 years price trend in Crewkerne

Schools

In the TA18 8BA postcode area, located within Crewkerne, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Distance	Phase	Name	Type	Rating
0.3 mi	Primary	Ashlands Church of England Primary School	Academy converter	N/A
0.6 mi	Primary	Maiden Beech Academy	Academy converter	Good
0.7 mi	Primary	St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School	Academy converter	N/A

Local amenities

Distance	Name	Address
0.2 mi	One Stop	Market Street, Somerset, TA18 7LA
0.3 mi	Lidl	George Lane, Crewkerne, TA18 7LU
0.3 mi	Waitrose	South Street, Crewkerne, TA18 8DA

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	King William	Barn Street, Somerset, TA18 8BP
0.2 mi	Royal Oak	Market Street, Somerset, TA18 8ET
0.2 mi	The Crooked Swan	Church Street, Somerset, TA18 7HR
0.3 mi	The Ale House	George Lane, Somerset, TA18 7LQ
0.3 mi	The George Hotel	Market Square, Somerset, TA18 7LQ

Distance	Name	Address
0.2 mi	Bilbys Coffee Shop	Market Street, Somerset, TA18 7JY
0.2 mi	Crewkerne Kebabs & Pizza	Market Street, Somerset, TA18 7JU
0.2 mi	Bar 5 Cantina	George Lane, Somerset, TA18 7JP
0.2 mi	Mortimers	Market Street, Somerset, TA18 7JS
0.2 mi	Mint Lounge	Market Square, Somerset, TA18 7LE

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

Distance	Name	Address
0.2 mi	Boots	8 Market Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7LA
0.2 mi	Crewkerne Pharmacy	Middle Path, Crewkerne, TA18 8BX