Postcode TA18 8BU 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 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 nearest station is Crewkerne, about 1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Happy Valley.
Crewkerne has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,061 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Crewkerne has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.2% 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.
The average income per household in Crewkerne is £46,082 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TA18 8BU.
Crewkerne near TA18 8BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Crewkerne located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Happy Valley | Medium | Walking directions to Happy Valley |
Based on 176 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 (about £282 per square foot) in Crewkerne area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £815,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 44 | £342,500 | £321 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £257,500 | £271 |
| Terraced | 63 | £200,000 | £284 |
| Flats | 18 | £150,000 | £189 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £379,000 | £142,500 | £277,500 | £187,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £240 | £295 |
There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA18 8BU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2026 | 19, Curriott Hill Road, Crewkerne, TA18 8BW | Detached | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 04 Sept 2025 | 18, Curriott Hill Road, Crewkerne, TA18 8BW | Detached | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 12, Curriott Hill Road, Crewkerne, TA18 8BW | Detached | Freehold | £470,000 | |
| 01 Apr 2026 | 65, Lyme Road, Crewkerne, TA18 8HF | Detached | Freehold | £685,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2026 | 24, Lyme Road, Crewkerne, TA18 8HF | Detached | Freehold | £490,000 |
In the TA18 8BU postcode area, located within Crewkerne, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA18 8BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Central | 66-68 Park View, Crewkerne, TA18 8JN | Walking directions to Central |
| 0.5 mi | One Stop | Market Street, Somerset, TA18 7LA | Walking directions to One Stop |
Annual council tax rates for Somerset district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for TA18 8BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Adam Dance
Yeovil - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TA18 8BU 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around TA18 8BU in Crewkerne is £245,000 (about £282 per square foot) based on 176 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to TA18 8BU, including Maiden Beech Academy (Good), St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School and Ashlands Church of England Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
TA18 8BU 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).
The Member of Parliament for Yeovil covering TA18 8BU is Adam Dance (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.