Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

CHURCH STREET, BA8 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH STREET, BA8 0BQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

393

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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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 0BQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 74% 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.

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

BA8 0BQ is a safe, established residential area on Church Street, 0.2km from Henstridge in Henstridge. Administratively it sits within Blackmoor Vale ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

For families considering a move, BA8 0BQ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BA8 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00148516 (shared with 21 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 0BQ. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BA8 0BQ has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences39
Criminal damage and arson11
Public order8
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime3

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St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge

Good105 pupils0.2 km

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Henstridge Village Store Ltd0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Bird In Hand Inn0.2 km
  • The Virginia Ash0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Templecombe3.1 km
  • Sherborne9.0 km
  • Gillingham (Dorset)10.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Blackmore Lane0.2 km
  • Blackmore Lane0.2 km
  • Cotton Corner0.3 km
  • Cotton Corner0.3 km
  • Village Hall0.3 km