Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

WOOLSTON, BA22 7BW House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 7BW 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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Area Character

BA22 7BW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £795k, 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

BA22 7BW is a mixed residential area on Woolston, 0.1km from Woolston, Lower in North Cadbury. Administratively it sits within Castle Cary ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BA22, BA22 7BW offers 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 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £795k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA22 7BW 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 7BW. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 795,000

1 sales · Mean £ 795,000

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Castle Cary6.4 km
  • Templecombe7.3 km
  • Bruton8.1 km