Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

BA8 0DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BA8 0DJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-07 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

314

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

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Employed

47%

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.

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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 66% owner-occupation and average age 50, BA8 0DJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

BA8 0DJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.7km from Horsington in South Somerset. Administratively it sits within Blackmoor Vale ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

For families considering a move, BA8 0DJ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BA8 0DJ are sourced from Output Area E00148519 (shared with 20 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 0DJ. The average age is 49.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)

BA8 0DJ has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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Horsington Church School

Good92 pupils0.9 km
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Abbas and Templecombe Church of England Primary School

Good117 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Half Moon Inn0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Templecombe1.5 km
  • Sherborne9.2 km
  • Bruton11.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Mill Cottage0.4 km
  • Mill Cottage0.4 km