Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

BA8 0AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BA8 0AL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-08 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

236

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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

A sought-after, premium postcode. BA8 0AL's low deprivation rank, 78% ownership, and £728k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £728k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 28.0% year-on-year.

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

BA8 0AL is a safe, established residential area located 0.1km from North Cheriton in South Somerset. Administratively it sits within Blackmoor Vale ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

For serious buyers, BA8 0AL is 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. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 78% 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £728k, down 28.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BA8 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00148521 (shared with 14 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 BA8 0AL. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 728,750

2 sales · Mean £ 728,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

BA8 0AL has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2

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Horsington Church School

Good92 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • White Horse Inn1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Templecombe3.6 km
  • Bruton9.1 km
  • Castle Cary9.6 km

Bus Stops

  • North Cheriton Cemetery0.2 km
  • North Cheriton Cemetery0.3 km