Poples Well is in Crewkerne and in Somerset district. TA18 7ES is located in the Crewkerne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Yeovil. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Poples Well, Crewkerne, TA18 7ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA18 7HY, TA18 7ER, TA18 7HX, TA18 7HU, TA18 7HW, TA18 7JA, TA18 7AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TA18 7ES, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 52.6% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 48.5% | 47.4% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.4% | 36.4% | 9.0% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.4% | 36.8% | -11.6% | 44.2% | -7.4% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 15.5% | 14.2% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 8.3% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 46.9% | 40.2% | -6.7% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 37.4% | 6.6% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 14.7% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 5.9% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 18.7% | 14.5% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 10.6% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 17.3% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 15.3% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 32% | 34.9% | 2.9% | 33.8% | 1.1% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 99.6% | 97.2% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 90.6% 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 | 93.1% | 90.6% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 90.9% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 1% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poples Well was 42.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.9% lower than the Crewkerne average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Poples Well has the 12th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Crewkerne and the 820th lowest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Victoria Square, Crewkerne, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £327,500 | 2025-10-01 | £327,500 |
| 2 Bincombe House Poples Well, Crewkerne, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-09-15 | £362,921 |
| Westover House Poples Well, Crewkerne, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £870,000 | 2021-02-19 | £997,193 |
| Bincombe Orchard Poples Well, Crewkerne, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2019-05-01 | £806,170 |
| 8 Victoria Square, Crewkerne, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £194,000 | 2018-10-19 | £245,338 |
TA18 7ES area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
TA18 7ES 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 7ES area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 87 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 404 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England First School Kithill , TA18 8AS | 3out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merriott First School Church Street , TA16 5PT | 3out of 4 | 3,095 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Misterton Church of England First School Misterton , TA18 8LZ | 3out of 4 | 3,128 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinton St George Church of England Primary School West Street , TA17 8SA | 3out of 4 | 3,451 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 | 1,268 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 | 1,404 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 | 3,335 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Bears Play Cafe | Speedwell Hall, 5 Abbey Street | 245 yd | |
| MysticalAura | 8 Church Street | 337 yd | |
| The Flying Chef | 11 Market Square | 357 yd | |
| The Board House | 1a Church Street | 368 yd | |
| Bilby's Coffee Shop and the Burger Shed | 6 Market Street | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crooked Swan | 4 Church Street | 336 yd | |
| Oscars Wine Bar | 13/15 Market Square | 344 yd | |
| The George Hotel | 39 Market Square | 414 yd | |
| The White Hart Inn | East Street | 446 yd | |
| Crewkerne Conservative Club | Falkland Square | 462 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger Chan | 1 Abbey Street | 337 yd | |
| Crewkerne Fish Bar | 19 West Street | 388 yd | |
| Golden River Restaurant | 17 Market Square | 391 yd | |
| Mrs B's Son Ltd | 3 The George Shopping Centre | 431 yd | |
| Tuckers Fish & Chips | East Street | 458 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | South Street | 597 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crewkerne Health Club (Closed) Market Square | health and fitness suite | 343 yd |
| Crewkerne Aqua Centre HENHAYES | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 613 yd |
| Henhayes Recreation Ground 2 THE BARN 2 THE BARN HENHAYES LANE | grass pitches | 716 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 | 41 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.22 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.55 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.