BA8 0LN is a safe, established residential area on Merthyr Guest Close, 0.5km from Abbas Combe in Templecombe. Administratively it sits within Blackmoor Vale ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.
For families considering a move, BA8 0LN represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BA8 0LN are sourced from Output Area E00148506 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MERTHYR GUEST CLOSE, BA8 0LN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERTHYR GUEST CLOSE, BA8 0LN.
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44
£ 44,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA8 0LN represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
BA8 0LN is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA8 0LN. The average age is 43.6. 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 0LN has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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- Co-Operative Group Food Limited0.4 km
- Westcombe Stores0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Gather & Gather by CH&CO Catering Ltd0.9 km
- Jasmine & Bay0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Bridge Fish & Chip Shop0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Templecombe Recreation and Sports Club0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Templecombe0.3 km
- Sherborne9.0 km
- Gillingham (Dorset)10.9 km
Bus Stops
- Butchers Shop0.2 km
- Butchers Shop0.2 km
- Templecombe Rail Station0.4 km
- The Station0.4 km
- Templecombe Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BA80LN · Data under Open Government Licence