Postcode TA18 8JU 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below 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 0.6 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 an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,616 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Crewkerne has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.8% 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 8JU.
Crewkerne near TA18 8JU 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Crewkerne | N/A | Walking directions to Crewkerne |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA18 8JU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May 2026 | 6, Vale Close, Crewkerne, TA18 8JU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £236,500 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 48, Park View, Crewkerne, TA18 8JN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £315,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2026 | 47, Kithill, Crewkerne, TA18 8HY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 08 Apr 2026 | 106, Park View, Crewkerne, TA18 8JG | Terraced | Freehold | £256,500 | |
| 05 Aug 2025 | 15, Langmead Place, Crewkerne, TA18 8DZ | Terraced | Freehold | £152,000 |
In the TA18 8JU 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 8JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Central | 66-68 Park View, Crewkerne, TA18 8JN | Walking directions to Central |
| 0.5 mi | Central | South Street, Crewkerne, TA18 8AE | Walking directions to Central |
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 8JU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Adam Dance
Yeovil - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TA18 8JU records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 8JU 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 8JU, including St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School, Maiden Beech Academy (Good) and Ashlands Church of England Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to TA18 8JU is Crewkerne, about 1,026 m away.
TA18 8JU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,616 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 8JU is Adam Dance (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.