TA18 Postcode District
TA18 is the Postcode District for Crewkerne in Somerset
The TA18 postcode district is located in the TA Taunton postal area, TA18 has a population of 10,706 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 21.61 square miles (55.96 square kilometres or 13,828.01 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of TA18. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
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District overview
The primary settlement in the TA18 postcode district is Crewkerne, located in the county of Somerset, England. Crewkerne is the main post town in this postcode district, with a high count of postcodes. Other significant settlements within this postcode district include Haselbury Plucknett, North Perrott, and West Chinnock, all located in Somerset.
There are 3 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector TA18 7, covers Crewkerne and Haselbury Plucknett and North Perrott in Somerset.
The sector TA18 8, covers Crewkerne and Misterton in Somerset.
The sector TA18 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The post town for this district is CREWKERNE.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Somerset (400 postal codes), and finally, the Dorset area (7 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| South Petherton | 4.79 | NNW |
| Beaminster | 5.39 | SSE |
| Ilminster | 6.46 | WNW |
| Yeovil | 7.86 | ENE |
| Chard | 7.86 | W |
| Bridport | 10.26 | S |
| Langport | 10.98 | N |
| Axminster | 11.56 | SW |
| Somerton | 12.17 | N |
| Lyme Regis | 12.62 | SSW |
| Sherborne | 12.70 | ENE |
| Colyton | 15.76 | SW |
| Taunton | 16.76 | WNW |
| Street | 17.11 | N |
| Seaton | 17.42 | SW |
| North Petherton | 17.67 | NW |
| Honiton | 18.49 | WSW |
| Stalbridge | 18.64 | ENE |
| Glastonbury | 18.66 | N |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 417
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CREWKERNE | CREWKERNE | TA18 8 | 124 |
| CREWKERNE | CREWKERNE | TA18 7 | 106 |
| Haselbury Plucknett | CREWKERNE | TA18 7 | 36 |
| Misterton | CREWKERNE | TA18 8 | 30 |
| North Perrott | CREWKERNE | TA18 7 | 18 |
| West Chinnock | CREWKERNE | TA18 7 | 14 |
| Wayford | CREWKERNE | TA18 8 | 9 |
| CREWKERNE | CREWKERNE | TA18 8 | 8 |
| Clapton | CREWKERNE | TA18 8 | 7 |
| Hewish | CREWKERNE | TA18 8 | 6 |
| Haselbury Plucknett | CREWKERNE | TA18 7 | 5 |
| North Perrott | CREWKERNE | TA18 7 | 5 |
| CREWKERNE | CREWKERNE | TA18 7 | 5 |
| Roundham | CREWKERNE | TA18 8 | 4 |
| Misterton | CREWKERNE | TA18 7 | 4 |
| Broadshard | CREWKERNE | TA18 7 | 4 |
| Greenham | CREWKERNE | TA18 8 | 2 |
| Haselbury Plucknett | CREWKERNE | TA18 7 | 2 |
| Henley | CREWKERNE | TA18 8 | 2 |
| CREWKERNE | CREWKERNE | TA18 8 | 2 |
| Middle Chinnock | CREWKERNE | TA18 7 | 2 |
| Middle Chinnock | CREWKERNE | TA18 7 | 2 |
| Greenham | CREWKERNE | TA18 8 | 1 |
| Horn Ash | CREWKERNE | TA18 8 | 1 |
| Roundhams Foot | CREWKERNE | TA18 8 | 1 |
| CREWKERNE | CREWKERNE | TA18 8 | 1 |
| Wayford | CREWKERNE | TA18 8 | 1 |
| Woolminstone | CREWKERNE | TA18 8 | 1 |
| Oathill | CREWKERNE | TA18 8 | 1 |
| Roundham | CREWKERNE | TA18 8 | 1 |
| Misterton | CREWKERNE | TA18 8 | 1 |
| Hewish | CREWKERNE | TA18 8 | 1 |
| Fordscroft | CREWKERNE | TA18 7 | 1 |
| Furland | CREWKERNE | TA18 7 | 1 |
| Marks Barn | CREWKERNE | TA18 7 | 1 |
| Maincombe | CREWKERNE | TA18 7 | 1 |
| Haselbury Plucknett | CREWKERNE | TA18 7 | 1 |
| West Chinnock | CREWKERNE | TA18 7 | 1 |
| Lower Severalls | CREWKERNE | TA18 7 | 1 |
| CREWKERNE | CREWKERNE | TA18 7 | 1 |
| CREWKERNE | CREWKERNE | TA18 7 | 1 |
| Broadshard | CREWKERNE | TA18 7 | 1 |
Street list for TA18
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| BRYANTS ROW | 125 |
| GEORGE LANE | 65 |
| FOX MEADOWS | 46 |
| MARKET STREET A30 | 39 |
| MARKET STREET A30 | 39 |
| STATION ROAD A356 | 37 |
| HACKLING CLOSE | 31 |
| COWEN CLOSE | 31 |
| BERE COURT | 24 |
| CATHOLE BRIDGE ROAD | 24 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 709 |
| Public order | 178 |
| Shoplifting | 141 |
| Other theft | 102 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 101 |
| Other crime | 53 |
| Burglary | 52 |
| Vehicle crime | 42 |
| Robbery | 12 |
| Drugs | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARKET SQUARE | CREWKERNE | 26 | TA18 7LP | View map | |
| MARKET STREET | CREWKERNE | 26 | TA18 7LA | View map | |
| FALKLAND SQUARE | CREWKERNE | 10 | TA18 7JS | View map | |
| SOUTH STREET | CREWKERNE | 7 | TA18 8DA | View map | |
| CHURCH STREET | CREWKERNE | 6 | TA18 7HR | View map | |
| EAST STREET | CREWKERNE | 6 | TA18 7AB | View map |
Schools in the district
Ashlands Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
North Street , Crewkerne
Postcode: TA18 7AL
Headteacher: Miss Nicola Ball (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Wadham School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Yeovil Road , Crewkerne
Postcode: TA18 7NT
Headteacher: Mr Richard Burgas (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
West Chinnock Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Scotts Way , West Chinnock , Crewkerne
Postcode: TA18 7PU
Headteacher: Mr Jamie Caswell (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Haselbury Plucknett Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
North Street , Haselbury Plucknett , Crewkerne
Postcode: TA18 7RQ
Headteacher: Mrs Lois Bowery (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Kithill , Crewkerne
Postcode: TA18 8AS
Headteacher: Mrs Gemma Coward (Acting Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Maiden Beech Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Lyme Road , Crewkerne
Postcode: TA18 8HG
Headteacher: Mrs Claire Luce (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Misterton Church of England First School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Misterton , Crewkerne
Postcode: TA18 8LZ
Headteacher: Miss Nicola Ball (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Crewkerne Dental Centre | 4 BERE COURT, OLD MILL LANE, CREWKERNE, SOMERSET, TA18 7BN | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Black Swan Dental Spa | 21A-23 MARKET STREET, CREWKERNE, SOMERSET, TA18 7JU | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crewkerne Health Centre, Crewkerne | MIDDLE PATH, CREWKERNE, SOMERSET, TA18 8BX | GP PRACTICE | Call 01460 72435 |
| 2 | West One Surgery | WEST STREET, CREWKERNE, SOMERSET, TA18 8AY | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Crewkerne Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service | MIDDLE PATH, CREWKERNE, TA18 8BX | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Millicans Eye Centre | 4 MARKET STREET, CREWKERNE, SOMERSET, TA18 7JY | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Vision Express (crewkerne) | 23 SOUTH STREET, CREWKERNE, SOMERSET, TA18 8DA | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Robert Frith Optometrists | 7-8 FALKLAND SQUARE, CREWKERNE, TA18 7JS | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £390,382 | 58 | £378,173 | 61 | £418,702 | 49 | £481,429 | 49 |
| Semi-detached | £258,471 | 69 | £256,948 | 76 | £249,961 | 61 | £319,950 | 52 |
| Terraced | £199,979 | 77 | £213,340 | 72 | £204,286 | 47 | £208,369 | 74 |
| Flats | £170,375 | 16 | £129,345 | 20 | £132,243 | 29 | £149,907 | 22 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Crewkerne
CRS Code: CKN
Operator: SW
Line: South Western Main Line
Company: South Western Railway
Accessible motorway junctions
M5 J25
Average Driving Time from within the district: 28.49
Average Driving Distance: 18.40
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 402
M5 J26
Average Driving Time from within the district: 34.98
Average Driving Distance: 25.08
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 402
M5 J24
Average Driving Time from within the district: 35.13
Average Driving Distance: 25.15
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 402
M5 J23
Average Driving Time from within the district: 39.72
Average Driving Distance: 29.90
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 399
M5 J28
Average Driving Time from within the district: 42.50
Average Driving Distance: 30.28
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 3
M5 J27
Average Driving Time from within the district: 42.70
Average Driving Distance: 32.81
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 313
M5 J22
Average Driving Time from within the district: 46.33
Average Driving Distance: 37.04
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 89
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| TA18 7 | Crewkerne Delivery Office |
| TA18 8 | Crewkerne Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| T | A | 1 | 8 | - | X | X | X |
| T | A | 1 | 8 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the TA18 postal code is CREWKERNE followed by Misterton, and Haselbury Plucknett.
The TA18 Postcode shares a border with BA22 (Ilchester, East Coker, West Coker), TA14 (STOKE-SUB-HAMDON, Norton Sub Hamdon, Chiselborough), TA16 (MERRIOTT), TA17 (HINTON ST. GEORGE, Dinnington, Allowenshay), TA20 (CHARD, South Chard, Combe St. Nicholas) and DT8 (BEAMINSTER, Mosterton, Broadwindsor).
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