Is BA9 8AR a safe place to live?

Yes, BA9 8AR is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 11 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in BA9 8AR?

The average property price in BA9 8AR is currently around £383k.

What is the population of BA9 8AR?

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

Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

BA9 8AR House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 8AR spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. £383k 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 8AR 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.

For serious buyers, BA9 8AR is 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £383k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA9 8AR 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 8AR. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 383,500

1 sales · Mean £ 383,500

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

BA9 8AR has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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Criminal damage and arson1

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

The Old Inn0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Templecombe5.0 km
Bruton7.9 km
Castle Cary8.2 km

Bus Stops

Holton Crossroads0.1 km
Holton Crossroads0.1 km