Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

ANSFORD HILL, BA7 7JR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ANSFORD HILL, BA7 7JR.

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Population

462

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 47,700 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BA7 7JR 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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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

BA7 7JR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 72% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate.

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

BA7 7JR is a well-regarded residential area on Ansford Hill, 0.5km from Ansford 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 7JR 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. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 72% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 7JR are sourced from Output Area E00148569 (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 BA7 7JR. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

Crime around BA7 7JR is moderate at 56 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 offences28
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order6
Burglary4
Other crime3

school Local Schools

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Ansford Academy

Good587 pupils0.7 km
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Castle Cary Community Primary School

Requires Improvement213 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Castle Cary Tuesday Market0.9 km
  • Moff Motors Ltd0.6 km
  • The Deli Castle Cary1.0 km
  • The Somerset Wine Company Limited1.0 km
  • Thoroughly Wild Meat Co Ltd1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • George Hotel1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Brook House Inn0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Burnt Honey @ Pithers1.0 km
  • Home Cafe1.0 km
  • Miah's Castle Tandoori1.0 km
  • Pithers Bistro1.0 km
  • The Place1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Castle Fryer Fish and Chips1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Castle Cary0.3 km
  • Bruton5.4 km
  • Templecombe12.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Castle Cary Rail Station0.3 km
  • Castle Cary Rail Station0.3 km
  • Castle Cary Station0.3 km
  • Castle Cary Station0.4 km
  • Sunnydene0.4 km