Area Analysis South Somerset, South West

BA22 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BA22 postcode area.

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Population

19,360

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 43,178 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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8/10
family_restroomFamily
8/10
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1/10
workEmployment
9/10
diversity_3Diversity
3/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BA22 — age 46, 72% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £295k. Property prices are trending down 17.0% year-on-year.

home £295,119 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA22 is a postcode district in South Somerset, South West, covering 776 active and 105 retired postcodes.

The largest share of BA22 (22%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents (12%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes BA22 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in BA22 are around £295k, down 17.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BA22 at 152 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 46 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 BA22 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1404
Anti-social behaviour330
Criminal damage and arson288
Public order266
Other theft252

school Local Schools

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Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School

Good63 pupils
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East Coker Community Primary School

Good237 pupils
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Ilchester Community School

Good266 pupils
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Chilthorne Domer Church School

Good144 pupils
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West Coker CofE VC Primary School

Good26 pupils
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St Margaret's School, Tintinhull

Good83 pupils
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Kingfisher Primary School

Outstanding234 pupils
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Moorlands Infant School

Good168 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • Ashlea House
  • Cary Fitzpaine Farmhouse
  • Church Farm Barn Bed and Breakfast
  • Lanes Hotel
  • Liongate House
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • Mildmay Arms
  • R&R @ Masons Arms Ltd
  • Red House
  • Sparkford Cricket Club
  • Sparkford Inn
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • POTTING SHED
  • The Shack
  • Sonni's Cafe
  • The Village Cafe - East Coker
  • Tintinhull House & Gardens
  • + 23 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • McDonald's
  • Peking Chef
  • Podimore Greggs
  • Spice Corner
  • Subway
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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Costcutter
  • Galhampton Country Store
  • North Cadbury Village Stores Ltd
  • Odcombe Market
  • T W Wrixon and Sons
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Range