BA22 7EW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.4km from Compton Pauncefoot in South Somerset. Administratively it sits within Blackmoor Vale ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BA22, BA22 7EW 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. An established, mature community with an average age of 59 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 83% 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £750k.
Census 2021 statistics for BA22 7EW are sourced from Output Area E00148510 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BA22 7EW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BA22 7EW.
130
59
£ 45,400 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA22 7EW 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BA22 7EW is a settled retirement community — average age 59, 83% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £750k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA22 7EW. The average age is 59.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 750,000
1 sales · Mean £ 750,000
Semi-Detached
£ 180,422
1 sales · Mean £ 180,422
Terraced
£ 177,500
1 sales · Mean £ 177,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
BA22 7EW has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Templecombe7.3 km
- Castle Cary7.7 km
- Sherborne9.6 km
Bus Stops
- Mollands0.2 km
- New Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BA227EW · Data under Open Government Licence