Is BA9 8AJ a safe place to live?

Yes, BA9 8AJ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 22 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of BA9 8AJ?

The population for the BA9 8AJ area is approximately 264 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

BA9 8AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BA9 8AJ.

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

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Population

264

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

44%

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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9/10

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3/10

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7/10

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3/10

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7/10

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1/10

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8/10

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2/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BA9 8AJ spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA9 8AJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.4km from Higher Holton in South Somerset. Administratively it sits within Blackmoor Vale ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BA9 8AJ are sourced from Output Area E00148517 (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 BA9 8AJ. The average age is 48.5. 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 Asian1.5%

Black / African / Caribbean0.4%

Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

44%Active

FT: 28%

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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BA9 8AJ has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft2

Anti-social behaviour1

Burglary1

Public order1

Violence and sexual offences1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

KFC1.0 km

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Anchor Hill Service Station0.6 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

The Old Inn0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Templecombe4.8 km
Bruton7.7 km
Castle Cary8.6 km