Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

DUCK LANE, BA22 8EL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUCK LANE, BA22 8EL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

327

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 52,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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6/10
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1/10
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2/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BA22 8EL spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

BA22 8EL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Duck Lane, 0.2km from Limington in South Somerset. Administratively it sits within Castle Cary ward and the Yeovil constituency.

For families considering a move, BA22 8EL represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA22 8EL are sourced from Output Area E00148746 (shared with 20 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 8EL. The average age is 49.5. 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

48%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 245,000

1 sales · Mean £ 245,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BA22 8EL has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Lamb and Lark0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yeovil6.0 km
  • Yeovil Pen Mill6.7 km
  • Yeovil Junction8.7 km

Bus Stops

  • The Old Post Office0.2 km
  • The Old Post Office0.2 km