BA7 is a postcode district in South Somerset, South West, covering 189 active and 42 retired postcodes.
The largest share of BA7 (19%) is characterised by a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities, alongside a retirement-heavy area, often including sheltered housing or care homes (13%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a rural commuter area popular with professional households. This mix of 10 distinct neighbourhood types makes BA7 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in BA7 are around £200k, down 37.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BA7 at 211 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 48 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BA7 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
BA7 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BA7 postcode area.
4,147
48
£ 43,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BA7's 66% ownership and 48-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £200k. Property prices are trending down 37.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
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Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Castle Cary Community Primary School
Lovington Church of England Primary School
Ansford Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Avalon House B&B
- Ellesmere B&B
- George Hotel
- Lark Hill B&B
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Burnt Honey @ Pithers
- Home Cafe
- Miah's Castle Tandoori
- One Lump or Two
- Pithers Bistro
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Castle Cary Kebab & Pizza House
- Castle Fryer Fish and Chips
- Dragon House
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Denela's Bakery Ltd
- George's Fruit and Veg
- McColls
- Moff Motors Ltd
- The Deli Castle Cary
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Bay Tree
- The Brook House Inn
- The White Hart
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Area Profile: BA7 · Data under Open Government Licence