Is BA8 0AR a safe place to live?

Yes, BA8 0AR is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 8 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of BA8 0AR?

The population for the BA8 0AR area is approximately 236 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

BA8 0AR House Prices & Local Information

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

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

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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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BA8 0AR spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BA8 0AR 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 0AR. 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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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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BA8 0AR 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.

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school Local Schools

Horsington Church School

Good92 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

White Horse Inn1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Templecombe3.5 km
Bruton9.1 km
Castle Cary9.7 km

Bus Stops

North Cheriton Cemetery0.1 km
North Cheriton Cemetery0.1 km