Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

WOOLSTON, BA22 7BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOOLSTON, BA22 7BL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (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 7BL 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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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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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BA22 7BL combines high owner-occupation (84%), strong property values (£822k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 51.3% year-on-year.

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

BA22 7BL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Woolston, 0.2km from Woolston in North Cadbury. Administratively it sits within Castle Cary ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

For serious buyers, BA22 7BL is 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 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £822k, down 51.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BA22 7BL 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 7BL. 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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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 675,000

13 sales · Mean £ 821,538

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

BA22 7BL has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Castle Cary5.9 km
  • Templecombe7.7 km
  • Bruton7.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Hill Ash Farm0.1 km
  • Hill Ash Farm0.1 km