Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

BA9 8BS House Prices & Local Information

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

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

127

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 48,800 /yr

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Employed

56%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 61% owner-occupation and average age 41, BA9 8BS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

BA9 8BS is a mixed residential area located 1.0km from Hungerhill in South Somerset. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Wincanton & Bruton ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

Within the BA9 district, this postcode is characterised by a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.



Census 2021 statistics for BA9 8BS are sourced from Output Area E00148846 (shared with 7 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 8BS. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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King Arthur's School

Requires Improvement403 pupils1.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Templecombe6.2 km
  • Bruton6.3 km
  • Castle Cary7.5 km