BA9 8DB is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Shadwell in South Somerset. Administratively it sits within Wincanton & Bruton ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.
For families considering a move, BA9 8DB represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BA9 8DB are sourced from Output Area E00148848 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BA9 8DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BA9 8DB.
463
45
£ 48,800 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BA9 8DB's 71% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA9 8DB. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA9 8DB has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary
Wincanton Primary School
King Arthur's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- On The Corner0.7 km
- The Lemon Tree Deli Limited0.6 km
- Wincanton Fruit and Veg0.6 km
- ANDREW BARCLAY BUTCHERS LTD0.7 km
- Shop at No 40.7 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Seed Cafe T/A The Hub at No.30.7 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Millers Inn0.7 km
- The Wagtail0.2 km
- Uncle Toms Cabin0.7 km
- Wincanton Masonic Club0.7 km
- Mill Street Social Club0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Bootmakers0.7 km
- Cafe Central0.6 km
- Hooga.Coffee/The Small Cake Shop0.6 km
- Wincanton Racecourse0.3 km
- Cale Park Kitchen0.8 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.6 km
- Coles Yard0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Marmaris Kebab0.7 km
- Lotus House Takeaway0.7 km
- Pizza Palace0.7 km
- Summer Palace Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Sushi in the Stix0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bruton6.0 km
- Templecombe6.7 km
- Castle Cary8.7 km
Bus Stops
- Wincanton Racecourse0.4 km
- Wincanton Racecourse0.4 km
- Verrington Hospital0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BA98DB · Data under Open Government Licence