Is BA9 8AS a safe place to live?

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

What is the population of BA9 8AS?

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

Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

BA9 8AS House Prices & Local Information

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

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

BA9 8AS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 8AS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.5km 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. 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BA9 8AS 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 8AS. 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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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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BA9 8AS 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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storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

The Old Inn0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Templecombe5.2 km
Bruton7.8 km
Castle Cary8.1 km

Bus Stops

Holton Crossroads0.2 km
Holton Crossroads0.2 km