Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

BA22 7BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BA22 7BA.

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

136

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 47,700 /yr

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Employed

52%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BA22 7BA combines high owner-occupation (72%), strong property values (£800k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £800k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

BA22 7BA is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Galhampton in South Somerset. Administratively it sits within Castle Cary ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BA22, BA22 7BA offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. 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 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 72% 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £800k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA22 7BA are sourced from Output Area E00148578 (shared with 15 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 7BA. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 800,000

1 sales · Mean £ 800,000

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

BA22 7BA has low crime rates — 32 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 offences13
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 Inn0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Castle Cary3.6 km
  • Bruton7.3 km
  • Templecombe10.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Harvester0.0 km
  • Harvester0.0 km