Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

VICTORIA GARDENS, BA7 7DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA GARDENS, BA7 7DJ.

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Population

275

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 47,700 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BA7 7DJ 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.

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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
workEmployment
7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

BA7 7DJ 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 of this neighbourhood.

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

BA7 7DJ is a sought-after residential area on Victoria Gardens, 0.4km from Ansford in Castle Cary. Administratively it sits within Castle Cary ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

For serious buyers, BA7 7DJ is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents here average 57 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £202k. 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 7DJ are sourced from Output Area E00148575 (shared with 11 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 BA7 7DJ. 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

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Terraced

£ 182,750

2 sales · Mean £ 182,750

Semi-Detached

£ 177,500

1 sales · Mean £ 177,500

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

BA7 7DJ has low crime rates — 27 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.

Violence and sexual offences47
Anti-social behaviour10
Burglary9
Vehicle crime7
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Castle Cary Community Primary School

Requires Improvement213 pupils0.5 km
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Ansford Academy

Good587 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Burns the Bread0.4 km
  • Castle Cary Tuesday Market0.3 km
  • Denela's Bakery Ltd0.4 km
  • George's Fruit and Veg0.5 km
  • McColls0.4 km
  • + 6 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Avalon House B&B0.8 km
  • Ellesmere B&B0.9 km
  • George Hotel0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Bay Tree0.8 km
  • The White Hart0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Burnt Honey @ Pithers0.4 km
  • Home Cafe0.4 km
  • Miah's Castle Tandoori0.4 km
  • Pithers Bistro0.4 km
  • The Place0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Castle Cary Kebab & Pizza House0.4 km
  • Castle Fryer Fish and Chips0.3 km
  • Dragon House0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Castle Cary1.0 km
  • Bruton5.5 km
  • Templecombe12.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Florida Fields0.1 km
  • Florida Fields0.1 km
  • Victoria Gardens0.1 km
  • Victoria Gardens0.1 km
  • Station Road0.2 km