Is BA22 7BE a safe place to live?

Yes, BA22 7BE is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 1 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of BA22 7BE?

The population for the BA22 7BE area is approximately 324 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

HIGH ROAD, BA22 7BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH ROAD, BA22 7BE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

324

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Avg Age

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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 7BE 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

BA22 7BE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA22 7BE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on High Road, 0.6km from North Town in North Cadbury. Administratively it sits within Castle Cary ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BA22 7BE 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 7BE. 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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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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

BA22 7BE has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

North Cadbury Church of England Primary School

Inadequate81 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Galhampton Country Store0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Castle Cary4.7 km
Bruton8.3 km
Templecombe10.0 km