Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

THE PADDOCK, BA22 7AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE PADDOCK, BA22 7AR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

324

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 47,700 /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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Index Insight: BA22 7AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BA22 7AR — age 52, 84% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 1.7% year-on-year.

home £418,500 median price shield Safety 10/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA22 7AR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Paddock, 0.3km from Galhampton in North Cadbury. Administratively it sits within Castle Cary ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BA22, BA22 7AR offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £418k, up 1.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BA22 7AR are sourced from Output Area E00148584 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA22 7AR. The average age is 51.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 418,500

2 sales · Mean £ 418,500

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

BA22 7AR has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Galhampton Country Store0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Orchard Inn0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Castle Cary4.0 km
  • Bruton7.2 km
  • Templecombe9.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Harvester0.5 km