Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

BA9 8BD House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

312

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Avg Age

51

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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

No single demographic signal dominates BA9 8BD — age 51, 79% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 8BD is a mixed residential area located 1.5km from Verrington in Wincanton. Administratively it sits within Wincanton & Bruton ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

For families considering a move, BA9 8BD represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for BA9 8BD 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 8BD. 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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school Local Schools

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King Arthur's School

Requires Improvement403 pupils1.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bruton5.3 km
  • Castle Cary7.0 km
  • Templecombe7.2 km