BA7 7AE is a sought-after residential area on Florida Street, 0.1km from Castle Cary in Castle Cary. Administratively it sits within Castle Cary ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BA7, BA7 7AE offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Average age 57 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 82% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £513k, down 40.8% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for BA7 7AE are sourced from Output Area E00148575 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FLORIDA STREET, BA7 7AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FLORIDA STREET, BA7 7AE.
275
57
£ 47,700 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA7 7AE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
BA7 7AE is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 82% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £513k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending down 40.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA7 7AE. The average age is 56.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 260,000
7 sales · Mean £ 281,478
Detached
£ 675,000
3 sales · Mean £ 523,888
Semi-Detached
£ 299,500
1 sales · Mean £ 299,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA7 7AE has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Castle Cary Community Primary School
Ansford Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Burns the Bread0.2 km
- Castle Cary Tuesday Market0.1 km
- Denela's Bakery Ltd0.2 km
- George's Fruit and Veg0.3 km
- McColls0.2 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Avalon House B&B0.7 km
- Ellesmere B&B0.9 km
- George Hotel0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Bay Tree0.7 km
- The White Hart0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Burnt Honey @ Pithers0.2 km
- Home Cafe0.2 km
- Miah's Castle Tandoori0.1 km
- One Lump or Two0.9 km
- Pithers Bistro0.2 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Castle Cary Kebab & Pizza House0.2 km
- Castle Fryer Fish and Chips0.2 km
- Dragon House0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Castle Cary1.2 km
- Bruton5.3 km
- Templecombe12.1 km
Bus Stops
- Town Hall0.1 km
- Horsepond Inn0.2 km
- The Horsepond0.2 km
- Horse Pond Inn0.2 km
- Florida Fields0.3 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: BA77AE · Data under Open Government Licence