Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

LONG STREET, BA22 7AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONG STREET, BA22 7AY.

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

325

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 47,700 /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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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BA22 7AY's low deprivation rank, 82% ownership, and £596k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 80.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA22 7AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Long Street, 0.2km from Galhampton in Galhampton. Administratively it sits within Castle Cary ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

For serious buyers, BA22 7AY is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 82% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £596k, down 80.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BA22 7AY are sourced from Output Area E00148586 (shared with 13 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 7AY. The average age is 49.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

46%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

Terraced

£ 150,000

1 sales · Mean £ 150,000

Semi-Detached

£ 400,000

1 sales · Mean £ 400,000

Detached

£ 380,000

7 sales · Mean £ 526,278

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

BA22 7AY has low crime rates — 21 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 Inn0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Castle Cary3.9 km
  • Bruton7.2 km
  • Templecombe10.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Harvester0.4 km
  • Harvester0.4 km