BA8 Postcode Area Information
Area Overview
The postcode area is located in the South Somerset, Somerset postcode town, in the South West, England region.
The BA8 postcode area, also known as the Templecombe postcode area, is located in Somerset County, southwest England. Mainly rural in character, it incorporates several picturesque villages such as Horsington, Henstridge, Yenston, and Stoke Trister.
The terrain here is primarily characterized by rolling hills, agricultural fields, and patches of woodland, offering a serene and green environment. The River Stour provides a water feature, meandering through a number of these villages. That said, BA8 is also known for its historic significance, with several listed structures dotting the landscape, including Church of St Nicholas in Henstridge and Church of St John the Baptist in Horsington, both from the medieval period.
Regarding amenities, BA8 provides a balanced and enjoyable rural living standard. There are a handful of pleasant pubs, local shops, schools, and churches serving the area. For instance, Horsington’s Half Moon Inn and Henstridge’s Virginia Ash are well-regarded for their hospitality and traditional fare.
As for transportation, BA8 is well connected by road and rail. The A357 road traverses the area providing convenient access to nearby towns and cities. Moreover, Templecombe Railway Station, located on the edge of the area, connects BA8 to larger urban centers. There are also bus services that provide public transportation within the area and beyond. Perhaps what appeals most about BA8 is the neighbourly sense of community; the local residents host various events and festivals throughout the year, fostering camaraderie and adding to the vibrant rural life.
This is an area with an older population, with most residents being between 65 and 84 years old. There are not many children or young adults living here. Most people are Christian and white.
Unemployment is low and many people work in professional or managerial roles.
It's important to note that this description generalizes the area and individual experiences may vary.
The postcode area covers Blackmoor Vale electoral wards.
BA8 Postcode Map
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BA8 Area Demographics
(from Census 2021)The population of BA8 postcode area is 4,375. In England, the male population is 28,833,712 and the female population is 27,656,336, according to the 2021 census.
Ethnicity & Religion
According to the latest 2021 census, The main ethnicity of the people in the area is White: English, with a total of 4,154, followed by White: Other White, with a total of 106. In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (2,403), followed by No religion (1,675).
Deprivation
As for deprivation, most of the area is not deprived in any dimension (1,292), followed by at least deprived in one dimension (876).
Economic Status
Most people in the nearby area mentioned they are Retired (1,505), while 1,313 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
Education
Regarding education, 1,120 adults have Level 4 education, while 593 have No qualifications education. The most common occupations are
- Skilled trades occupations (326)
- Professional occupations (310), and
- Managers, directors and senior officials (272)
Age
The average age of people living in area is 45 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (2527), Between 55 to 64 (2224), and Between 65 to 74 (2143).
NS-SEC
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (768) followed by Small employers and own account workers (596), and Routine occupations (481).
Postcodes in BA8
There are total 1 postcode sectors present in the BA8 (listed below). The postcode BA8 has a total of 212 postcodes.
ONS Administrative Info
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Area | BA8 |
| Ward | Blackmoor Vale |
| LTLA22 | South Somerset |
| UTLA22 | Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England |
BA8 Crime Statstics
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BA8 Property Statstics
Sold House Prices over the last 12 Months
Sold House Prices by Month
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Semi-Detached | £365,000.00 | £365,000.00 - £365,000.00 | 1 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £357,000.00 | £299,000.00 - £415,000.00 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | £255,102.00 | £255,102.00 - £255,102.00 | 1 |
| Terraced | £302,500.00 | £302,500.00 - £302,500.00 | 1 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £513,333.33 | £340,000.00 - £675,000.00 | 3 |
| Other | £160,000.00 | £160,000.00 - £160,000.00 | 1 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Semi-Detached | £180,000.00 | £180,000.00 - £180,000.00 | 1 |
| Terraced | £168,750.00 | £90,000.00 - £247,500.00 | 2 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £545,000.00 | £275,000.00 - £815,000.00 | 2 |
| Terraced | £150,000.00 | £150,000.00 - £150,000.00 | 1 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Other | £631,666.00 | £631,666.00 - £631,666.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £263,200.00 | £263,200.00 - £263,200.00 | 1 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £445,000.00 | £445,000.00 - £445,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £267,500.00 | £267,500.00 - £267,500.00 | 3 |
| Terraced | £254,000.00 | £254,000.00 - £254,000.00 | 1 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £415,000.00 | £415,000.00 - £415,000.00 | 1 |
| Flat | £73,000.00 | £73,000.00 - £73,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £250,000.00 | £250,000.00 - £250,000.00 | 1 |
| Terraced | £340,000.00 | £340,000.00 - £340,000.00 | 2 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £300,000.00 | £300,000.00 - £300,000.00 | 1 |
| Flat | £169,000.00 | £145,000.00 - £193,000.00 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | £172,000.00 | £172,000.00 - £172,000.00 | 1 |
| Terraced | £234,166.67 | £192,500.00 - £255,000.00 | 3 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £331,200.00 | £267,000.00 - £480,000.00 | 5 |
| Flat | £109,660.00 | £109,660.00 - £109,660.00 | 1 |
| Other | £60,000.00 | £60,000.00 - £60,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £160,000.00 | £160,000.00 - £160,000.00 | 1 |
| Terraced | £200,000.00 | £200,000.00 - £200,000.00 | 1 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £962,000.00 | £345,000.00 - £2,400,000.00 | 5 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £616,250.00 | £405,000.00 - £935,000.00 | 4 |
| Semi-Detached | £246,666.67 | £215,000.00 - £300,000.00 | 3 |
| Terraced | £270,000.00 | £230,000.00 - £310,000.00 | 2 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £490,625.00 | £270,000.00 - £847,500.00 | 4 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £512,333.33 | £215,000.00 - £850,000.00 | 3 |
| Other | £98,000.00 | £98,000.00 - £98,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £265,000.00 | £200,000.00 - £330,000.00 | 2 |
| Terraced | £227,500.00 | £215,000.00 - £260,000.00 | 4 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £364,166.50 | £335,000.00 - £393,333.00 | 2 |
| Terraced | £164,500.00 | £124,000.00 - £205,000.00 | 2 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Semi-Detached | £262,500.00 | £230,000.00 - £295,000.00 | 2 |
| Terraced | £180,000.00 | £180,000.00 - £180,000.00 | 1 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £556,666.67 | £350,000.00 - £875,000.00 | 3 |
| Other | £1,300,000.00 | £1,300,000.00 - £1,300,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £230,000.00 | £230,000.00 - £230,000.00 | 1 |
| Terraced | £204,833.33 | £116,500.00 - £320,000.00 | 3 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Terraced | £300,000.00 | £300,000.00 - £300,000.00 | 1 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £502,500.00 | £430,000.00 - £575,000.00 | 2 |
| Flat | £280,000.00 | £280,000.00 - £280,000.00 | 1 |
| Other | £105,000.00 | £105,000.00 - £105,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £250,000.00 | £250,000.00 - £250,000.00 | 1 |
| Terraced | £116,000.00 | £102,000.00 - £126,000.00 | 3 |
Schools
| Name | Pupils | Age | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas CofE Primary School, HenstridgePrimary, Good | 105 | 4-11 | BA80QD |
| Abbas and Templecombe Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 117 | 4-11 | BA80HP |
| Horsington Church SchoolPrimary, Good | 92 | 4-11 | BA80BW |
Amenities
- Cameron Cavendish Fine Wines Ltd, BA80BJ
- Co-Operative Group Food Limited, BA8 0JA
- Henstridge Village Store Ltd, BA8 0QZ
- W J Doggrell & Son, BA8 0NH
- Westcombe Stores, BA8 0LH
- Bird In Hand Inn, BA8 0QD
- Half Moon Inn, BA8 0EF
- Templecombe Recreation and Sports Club, BA8 0JY
- The Virginia Ash, BA8 0PL
- White Horse Inn, BA8 0BL
- Gartell Light Railway (Cafe), BA8 0ND
- Gather & Gather by CH&CO Catering Ltd, BA8 0DH
- Henstridge Airfield Cafe, BA8 0TN
- Henstridge Golf and Leisure Resort, BA8 0TG
- Jasmine & Bay, BA8 0JB
- Bridge Fish & Chip Shop, BA8 0JA
- Explorers Pre School, BA8 0QD
- Sticky Fingers Pre School, BA8 0HP
- Horsington Church School, BA8 0BW
- Joanna Piskula, BA8 0HP
- Marchant Holliday School, BA8 0AH
- St Nicholas Breakfast Club, BA8 0QD
- St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, BA8 0QD
- Ridge & Cottage Ltd, BA8 0JR
- Gartell Steam & Vintage Show, BA8 0NB
- Henstridge Village Hall, BA8 0QB
- The Buttercup Cafe, BA8 0SA
- Templecombe International Medieval Pageant, BA8 0JX
- White Star, BA8 0TD