Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

BA9 8AL House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

264

cake
Avg Age

48

payments
Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

work
Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

shieldSafety
9/10
family_restroomFamily
9/10
favoriteHealth
3/10
workEmployment
7/10
diversity_3Diversity
3/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
directions_transitTransit
1/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
psychology

Area Character

BA9 8AL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £495k, 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £495k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

home £495,000 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA9 8AL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.2km from Higher Holton in South Somerset. Administratively it sits within Blackmoor Vale ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

For serious buyers, BA9 8AL is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 83% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £495k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA9 8AL are sourced from Output Area E00148517 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

open_in_new Open Interactive Map

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA9 8AL. 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%
lightbulb

Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

analytics Full Demographics Profile

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 495,000

1 sales · Mean £ 495,000

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

BA9 8AL has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Old Inn0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Templecombe5.0 km
  • Bruton7.8 km
  • Castle Cary8.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Holton Crossroads0.1 km
  • Holton Crossroads0.1 km