Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

TOMLINS, BA8 0AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOMLINS, BA8 0AQ.

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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

BA8 0AQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £700k, 78% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £700k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

BA8 0AQ is a safe, established residential area on Tomlins, 0.3km from North Cheriton in South Somerset. Administratively it sits within Blackmoor Vale ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

For serious buyers, BA8 0AQ is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £700k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA8 0AQ 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 0AQ. 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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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 490,000

5 sales · Mean £ 542,000

Semi-Detached

£ 230,000

2 sales · Mean £ 230,000

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

BA8 0AQ has low crime rates — 8 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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Templecombe3.7 km
  • Bruton9.0 km
  • Castle Cary9.6 km

Bus Stops

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