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TA18 8DF

Flaxfield Drive

Crewkerne

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Overview

Postcode TA18 8DF 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 69.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below 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 0.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Happy Valley.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
53.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Crewkerne has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,911 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Crewkerne has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

53.1%

Approximately 53.1% 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Crewkerne near TA18 8DF 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for TA18 8DF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Crewkerne

N/A

Walking directions to Crewkerne

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TA18 8DF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miHappy ValleyMediumWalking directions to Happy Valley
0.3 miHenhayesMediumWalking directions to Henhayes

Area Profile

Population
326
Population density
5,264.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.42(+30%)
Shoplifting
10.37(+57%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.07(-39%)
Other theft
6.48(+15%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.18(-20%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
301
92.05%
Other White
18
5.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
4
1.22%
Pakistani
3
0.92%
Other Asian
1
0.31%
Total population: 327

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
63
25.71%
Level 3 (A level)
49
20%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
16.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
15.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
13.47%
Total 16+ residents: 245

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
53
40.77%
Owns outright
28
21.54%
Owns with a mortgage
25
19.23%
Social rents from council
16
12.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.85%
Total households: 130

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 8DF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA18 8DF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Oct 202517, Memorial Avenue, Crewkerne, TA18 8DQSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
17 Oct 20257, Southmead Crescent, Crewkerne, TA18 8DHSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
24 Oct 202521, Furland Road, Crewkerne, TA18 8DESemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
26 Sept 202512, Furland Road, Crewkerne, TA18 8DESemi-DetachedFreehold£152,000
22 Jul 202520, Furland Road, Crewkerne, TA18 8DESemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000

Schools

In the TA18 8DF 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 profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for TA18 8DF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimarySt Bartholomew's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.4 miPrimaryMaiden Beech AcademyAcademy converter
Requires improvement
0.5 miPrimaryAshlands Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Requires improvement

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TA18 8DF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TA18 8DF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCentral66-68 Park View, Crewkerne, TA18 8JNWalking directions to Central
0.3 miWaitroseSouth Street, Crewkerne, TA18 8DAWalking directions to Waitrose
0.3 miOne StopMarket Street, Somerset, TA18 7LAWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miLidlGeorge Lane, Crewkerne, TA18 7LUWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miCentralSouth Street, Crewkerne, TA18 8AEWalking directions to Central

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 8DF, 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 021EE01029186
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TA18 8DF

Is TA18 8DF (Crewkerne) safe?

The area around TA18 8DF records about 69 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near TA18 8DF?

The median sale price around TA18 8DF 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 8DF?

There are 4 schools close to TA18 8DF, including St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Good), Maiden Beech Academy (Requires improvement) and Ashlands Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to TA18 8DF?

The closest station to TA18 8DF is Crewkerne, about 1,255 m away.

How deprived is the area around TA18 8DF?

TA18 8DF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,911 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TA18 8DF (Crewkerne) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Yeovil covering TA18 8DF is Adam Dance (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.