Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

VICTORIA GARDENS, BA8 0RE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA GARDENS, BA8 0RE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

372

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BA8 0RE 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.

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7/10
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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BA8 0RE — age 49, 76% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 0RE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Victoria Gardens, 0.2km from Towns End in Henstridge. Administratively it sits within Blackmoor Vale ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BA8, BA8 0RE offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 76% 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 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £330k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA8 0RE are sourced from Output Area E00148512 (shared with 19 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 0RE. The average age is 49.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 264,375

2 sales · Mean £ 264,375

Semi-Detached

£ 286,000

1 sales · Mean £ 286,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BA8 0RE has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences39
Criminal damage and arson11
Public order8
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge

Good105 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Henstridge Village Store Ltd0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Bird In Hand Inn0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Templecombe3.4 km
  • Sherborne9.2 km
  • Gillingham (Dorset)10.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Cotton Corner0.0 km
  • Cotton Corner0.0 km
  • Blackmore Lane0.4 km
  • Blackmore Lane0.4 km