Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

LONG STREET, BA22 7AZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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

BA22 7AZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 33.5% year-on-year.

home £436,583 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA22 7AZ 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.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BA22, BA22 7AZ offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 £436k, up 33.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BA22 7AZ 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 7AZ. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 410,000

9 sales · Mean £ 451,638

Semi-Detached

£ 315,000

4 sales · Mean £ 321,250

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

BA22 7AZ 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 Inn0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Castle Cary3.7 km
  • Bruton7.2 km
  • Templecombe10.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Harvester0.2 km
  • Harvester0.2 km