BA22 9QY is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Halstock Leigh, Higher in Dorset. Administratively it sits within Yetminster ward and the West Dorset constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Census 2021 statistics for BA22 9QY are sourced from Output Area E00104109 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BA22 9QY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BA22 9QY.
281
50
£ 43,500 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BA22 9QY spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA22 9QY. The average age is 50.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Crewkerne5.9 km
- Chetnole8.6 km
- Yeovil Junction8.7 km
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Postcode Profile: BA229QY · Data under Open Government Licence