Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

BA9 8AZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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

48

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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 8AZ spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. 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

BA9 8AZ 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.

For families considering a move, BA9 8AZ represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 8AZ 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 8AZ. 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 8AZ 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

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Old Inn0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Templecombe4.5 km
  • Bruton8.2 km
  • Castle Cary8.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Holton Crossroads0.4 km
  • Holton Crossroads0.4 km