Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

MARLEY CAGE, BA8 0DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARLEY CAGE, BA8 0DB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

269

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

49%

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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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BA8 0DB spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. 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 0DB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Marley Cage, 0.6km from Cheriton, South in South Somerset. Administratively it sits within Blackmoor Vale ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

For families considering a move, BA8 0DB represents 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BA8 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00148518 (shared with 24 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 0DB. 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

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 31%
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 2025-10)

BA8 0DB has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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Other theft1

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Horsington Church School

Good92 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • White Horse Inn0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Templecombe2.7 km
  • Sherborne9.8 km
  • Bruton10.2 km

Bus Stops

  • White Horse Inn0.3 km
  • White Horse Inn0.3 km