Area Analysis South Somerset, South West

BA9 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BA9 postcode area.

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Population

8,714

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 42,833 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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6/10
family_restroomFamily
8/10
favoriteHealth
2/10
workEmployment
7/10
diversity_3Diversity
6/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
directions_transitTransit
2/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
trending_upInvestment
1/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BA9's 64% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £213k. Property prices are trending down 29.6% year-on-year.

home £213,931 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA9 is a postcode district in South Somerset, South West, covering 371 active and 93 retired postcodes.

The largest share of BA9 (30%) is characterised by a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities, alongside a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats (15%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes BA9 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in BA9 are around £213k, down 29.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BA9 at 232 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 47 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BA9 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences822
Anti-social behaviour273
Other theft189
Public order189
Criminal damage and arson179

school Local Schools

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Wincanton Primary School

Good386 pupils
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King Arthur's School

Requires Improvement403 pupils
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary

Good

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Seed Cafe T/A The Hub at No.3
  • Travelodge Hotels Ltd
  • Yarlington House
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Hunters Lodge Inn
  • Mill Street Social Club
  • Montague Inn
  • The Millers Inn
  • The Nog Inn
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • River Cale Cafe
  • Willow Vale Animal Experience
  • Wincanton Sports Centre
  • The Dolphin Hotel (Wincanton) Ltd
  • The Farmyard
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Coles Yard
  • Co-op
  • Lidl
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited & Petrol Station
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Lotus House Takeaway
  • Pizza Palace
  • Summer Palace Chinese Takeaway
  • Sushi in the Stix
  • The Tiffin Club
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Anchor Hill Service Station
  • ANDREW BARCLAY BUTCHERS LTD
  • Andrew Barclay Butchers Ltd
  • Kimbers Farm Shop
  • RR Elite Wines
  • + 9 more