Area Analysis South Somerset, South West

BA7 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BA7 postcode area.

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Population

4,147

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 43,400 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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7/10
family_restroomFamily
4/10
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3/10
workEmployment
5/10
diversity_3Diversity
5/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
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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.

home £200,100 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences405
Anti-social behaviour108
Public order97
Criminal damage and arson79
Burglary55

school Local Schools

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Castle Cary Community Primary School

Requires Improvement213 pupils
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Lovington Church of England Primary School

Good51 pupils
S

Ansford Academy

Good587 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Avalon House B&B
  • Ellesmere B&B
  • George Hotel
  • Lark Hill B&B
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Burnt Honey @ Pithers
  • Home Cafe
  • Miah's Castle Tandoori
  • One Lump or Two
  • Pithers Bistro
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Castle Cary Kebab & Pizza House
  • Castle Fryer Fish and Chips
  • Dragon House
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Denela's Bakery Ltd
  • George's Fruit and Veg
  • McColls
  • Moff Motors Ltd
  • The Deli Castle Cary
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Bay Tree
  • The Brook House Inn
  • The White Hart