Windmill Rise is in Crewkerne and in Somerset district. TA18 7BZ is located in the Crewkerne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Yeovil. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Windmill Rise, Crewkerne, TA18 7BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA18 7BE, TA18 7BY, TA18 7BD, TA18 7NW, TA18 7BA, TA18 7BB, TA18 7BX, TA18 7AX, TA18 7BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TA18 7BZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51.4% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.6% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of TA18 7BZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19.5% | 27.2% | 7.7% | 37.9% | -10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.6% | 56.6% | -6.0% | 44.2% | 12.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8% | 9.6% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 4.4% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.3% | 48.6% | 7.3% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 33.3% | -7.0% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 12.9% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 4.3% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.3% | 16.8% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 9.5% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 15% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 10.6% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 17.2% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 28.5% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.6% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 99.7% | 96.3% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 93.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.7% | 93.1% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 93.4% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.3% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.6% | 13.5% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 52.7% | 46.2% | 6.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windmill Rise was 129.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.3% higher than the Crewkerne average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Windmill Rise has the 5th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Crewkerne and the 324th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Windmill Rise, Crewkerne, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2024-10-17 | £491,536 |
| 8 Windmill Rise, Crewkerne, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2018-03-28 | £444,877 |
| 3 Windmill Rise, Crewkerne, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2015-06-15 | £518,911 |
| 9 Windmill Rise, Crewkerne, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £292,000 | 2013-05-24 | £477,730 |
| 2 Windmill Rise, Crewkerne, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2012-07-09 | £305,219 |
TA18 7BZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in TA18 7BZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 88 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashlands Church of England First School North Street , TA18 7AL | 3out of 4 | 385 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England First School Kithill , TA18 8AS | 3out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merriott First School Church Street , TA16 5PT | 3out of 4 | 2,685 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Misterton Church of England First School Misterton , TA18 8LZ | 3out of 4 | 3,026 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haselbury Plucknett Church of England First School North Street , Haselbury Plucknett TA18 7RQ | 3out of 4 | 3,323 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wadham School Yeovil Road , TA18 7NT | 3out of 4 | 700 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maiden Beech Academy Lyme Road , TA18 8HG | 3out of 4 | 1,838 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perrott Hill North Perrott , TA18 7SL | - not rated | 2,840 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flying Chef | 11 Market Square | 544 yd | |
| Little Bears Play Cafe | Speedwell Hall, 5 Abbey Street | 563 yd | |
| MysticalAura | 8 Church Street | 603 yd | |
| The Board House | 1a Church Street | 618 yd | |
| Bar5/Cantina | 5/7 Market Street | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Hart Inn | East Street | 529 yd | |
| The George Hotel | 39 Market Square | 552 yd | |
| Oscars Wine Bar | 13/15 Market Square | 557 yd | |
| The Crooked Swan | 4 Church Street | 600 yd | |
| Crewkerne Conservative Club | Falkland Square | 666 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuckers Fish & Chips | East Street | 482 yd | |
| Golden River Restaurant | 17 Market Square | 504 yd | |
| Tiger Chan | 1 Abbey Street | 510 yd | |
| Mrs B's Son Ltd | 3 The George Shopping Centre | 579 yd | |
| Mortimers Bakery Ltd | 2 Falkland Square | 666 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | South Street | 788 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wadham School YEOVIL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 527 yd |
| Crewkerne Health Club (Closed) Market Square | health and fitness suite | 553 yd |
| Crewkerne Aqua Centre HENHAYES | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 665 yd |
| Henhayes Recreation Ground 2 THE BARN 2 THE BARN HENHAYES LANE | grass pitches | 763 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 58.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.33 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.33 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.85 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.