BA8 0DH is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Abbas Combe in Templecombe. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Blackmoor Vale ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.
Within the BA8 district, this postcode is characterised by a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BA8 0DH are sourced from Output Area E00148507 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BA8 0DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BA8 0DH.
292
42
£ 44,400 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BA8 0DH — age 42, 74% ownership, 25% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 0DH. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA8 0DH has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. 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 Stores0.9 km
- Co-Operative Group Food Limited0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Templecombe Recreation and Sports Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Jasmine & Bay0.5 km
- Gather & Gather by CH&CO Catering Ltd0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Bridge Fish & Chip Shop0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Templecombe0.5 km
- Sherborne9.7 km
- Gillingham (Dorset)10.5 km
Bus Stops
- Marconi0.1 km
- Station Road0.4 km
- Station Road0.4 km
- The Station0.5 km
- Templecombe Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BA80DH · Data under Open Government Licence