BA8 0BS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.3km 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 0BS offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 53 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.5M.
Census 2021 statistics for BA8 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00148518 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BA8 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BA8 0BS.
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
A sought-after, premium postcode. BA8 0BS's low deprivation rank, 86% ownership, and £1.5M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA8 0BS. 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
£ 1,475,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,475,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
BA8 0BS has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and 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 Inn0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Templecombe2.5 km
- Sherborne9.9 km
- Bruton10.3 km
Bus Stops
- White Horse Inn0.2 km
- White Horse Inn0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BA80BS · Data under Open Government Licence