Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

BA9 8BU House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (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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1/10
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Area Character

BA9 8BU is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

BA9 8BU is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Bratton Seymour in South Somerset. Administratively it sits within Wincanton & Bruton ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA9 8BU 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 8BU. 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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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 230,000

1 sales · Mean £ 230,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

BA9 8BU has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary1
Vehicle crime1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bruton5.6 km
  • Castle Cary6.1 km
  • Templecombe7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Seymour Lodge0.2 km
  • Cross Cottages0.2 km