BA8 0AX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Templars Barton, 0.5km from Abbas Combe in Templecombe. Administratively it sits within Blackmoor Vale ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.
For families considering a move, BA8 0AX represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £236k.
Census 2021 statistics for BA8 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00148505 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TEMPLARS BARTON, BA8 0AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TEMPLARS BARTON, BA8 0AX.
311
50
£ 44,400 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA8 0AX 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BA8 0AX spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA8 0AX. The average age is 50.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 270,000
7 sales · Mean £ 261,428
Semi-Detached
£ 183,000
4 sales · Mean £ 180,250
Terraced
£ 222,500
2 sales · Mean £ 222,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA8 0AX has low crime rates — 46 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.
school Local Schools
Abbas and Templecombe Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Westcombe Stores0.2 km
- Co-Operative Group Food Limited0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Templecombe Recreation and Sports Club0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Gartell Light Railway (Cafe)1.0 km
- Jasmine & Bay0.3 km
- Gather & Gather by CH&CO Catering Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Bridge Fish & Chip Shop0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Templecombe0.3 km
- Sherborne9.2 km
- Gillingham (Dorset)10.8 km
Bus Stops
- Butchers Shop0.0 km
- Butchers Shop0.0 km
- Station Road0.3 km
- The Station0.3 km
- Station Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BA80AX · Data under Open Government Licence