Bushs Orchard is in Ilminster and in Somerset district. TA19 9PF is located in the Ilminster electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Yeovil. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bushs Orchard, Ilminster, TA19 9PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA19 9PE, TA19 9DS, TA19 9DR, TA19 9RP, TA19 9DH, TA19 9BG, TA19 9DP, TA19 9DG, TA19 9FL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TA19 9PF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.7% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.3% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 21.6% | 26.7% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.8% | 50.3% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 6.1% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 5.8% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 11% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 6% | 6.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 54% | 46.6% | -7.4% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 37.7% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 13.6% | 4.2% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 11.6% | 12.8% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 10.8% | 0.7% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 12.8% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 6.2% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 16.9% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.7% | 36.9% | 0.2% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3.6% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| White | 98.9% | 96.6% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 93.6% | 95.3% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 1.7% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 94.9% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 55.9% | 46.2% | 9.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bushs Orchard was 36.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.8% lower than the Ilminster average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bushs Orchard has the 16th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Ilminster and the 682nd lowest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Bushs Orchard, Ilminster, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2025-08-26 | £275,186 |
| 28 Bushs Orchard, Ilminster, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-02-05 | £304,908 |
| 9 Bushs Orchard, Ilminster, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £219,000 | 2024-11-26 | £228,532 |
| 6 Bushs Orchard, Ilminster, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-11-08 | £224,358 |
| 22 Bushs Orchard, Ilminster, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2024-09-05 | £215,934 |
The percentage of retired residents living in TA19 9PF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfylde Church of England First School Silver Street , TA19 0DS | 4out of 4 | 836 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's & St Peter's Church School Copse Lane , Ilton TA19 9EX | - not rated | 2,955 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Neroche Primary School Broadway , TA19 9RG | - not rated | 3,080 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashill Community Primary School School Road , Ashill TA19 9ND | 4out of 4 | 4,387 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanmead Community School Ditton Street , TA19 0BL | 3out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillington House , TA19 9DT | - not rated | 1,882 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warehouse Theatre | Brewery Lane | 507 yd | |
| Cubs Softplay | Unit 3, Canal Way | 518 yd | |
| Games Master | 26 Silver Street | 663 yd | |
| The Somerset Cheesecakery | 33 Silver Street | 708 yd | |
| Cafe Square | 7 Silver Street | 804 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stonemasons | Harts Close | 340 yd | |
| Alistair Hughes T/A The Dolphin | 22 Silver Street | 660 yd | |
| The Royal Oak (r.oakilminsterltd) | The Cross | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Golden Ocean | 21 West Street | 600 yd | |
| West Street Fish & Chips | 6 West Street | 600 yd | |
| Ilminster Kebab & Pizza House | 3 West Street | 600 yd | |
| Vincents Fish Bar | 32 Ditton Street | 891 yd | |
| Dragon Palace | 9 East Street | 940 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Archie Gooch Pavilion ARCHIE GOOCH PAVILLION ARCHIE GOOCH PAVILLION CANAL WAY | grass pitches | 448 yd |
| Mawfit Gym BROADOAK PARK BROADOAK PARK CANAL WAY | health and fitness suite | 486 yd |
| Ilminster Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND ORCHARD VALE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 706 yd |
| Ilminster Bowling And Tennis Centre Shudrick Lane | indoor bowls, tennis courts | 968 yd |
| Swanmead Community School DITTON STREET | grass pitches | 986 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.