BA8 0BH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.4km from Cheriton, South in South Somerset. Administratively it sits within Blackmoor Vale ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BA8, BA8 0BH offers 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. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £440k.
Census 2021 statistics for BA8 0BH are sourced from Output Area E00148518 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BA8 0BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BA8 0BH.
269
53
£ 45,400 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BA8 0BH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 0BH. The average age is 53.2. 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
£ 507,250
4 sales · Mean £ 518,625
Flat
£ 346,000
1 sales · Mean £ 346,000
Terraced
£ 585,000
1 sales · Mean £ 585,000
Semi-Detached
£ 250,000
1 sales · Mean £ 250,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
BA8 0BH has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Horsington Church School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- White Horse Inn0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Templecombe2.6 km
- Bruton10.0 km
- Sherborne10.3 km
Bus Stops
- White Horse Inn0.3 km
- White Horse Inn0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BA80BH · Data under Open Government Licence