Is BA9 8BA a safe place to live?

Yes, BA9 8BA is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 28 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of BA9 8BA?

The population for the BA9 8BA area is approximately 312 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

BA9 8BA House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

312

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

45%

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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8/10

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8/10

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2/10

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7/10

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4/10

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6/10

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1/10

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8/10

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5/10

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Area Character

BA9 8BA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

BA9 8BA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.8km from Verrington in Wincanton. Administratively it sits within Wincanton & Bruton ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

For families considering a move, BA9 8BA represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BA9 8BA are sourced from Output Area E00148889 (shared with 15 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 8BA. The average age is 51.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%

Asian / British Asian0.6%

Black / African / Caribbean1.6%

Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

45%Active

FT: 31%

Unemployed: 1%

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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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

BA9 8BA has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4

Other theft2

Burglary2

Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

King Arthur's School

Requires Improvement403 pupils0.6 km

Wincanton Primary School

Good386 pupils1.5 km

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary

Good1.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Bruton6.0 km
Templecombe6.5 km
Castle Cary7.8 km