Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

BA9 8DJ House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-09 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

109

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 47,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

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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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BA9 8DJ — age 55, 75% ownership, 15% 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 8DJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.2km from Yarlington in South Somerset. Administratively it sits within Castle Cary ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

For families considering a move, BA9 8DJ represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 55 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA9 8DJ are sourced from Output Area E00148589 (shared with 10 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 8DJ. The average age is 54.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 300,000

1 sales · Mean £ 300,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

BA9 8DJ has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Yarlington House0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Farmyard0.9 km
  • The Stags Head Inn0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Castle Cary4.8 km
  • Bruton6.4 km
  • Templecombe8.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Queen Street0.1 km
  • Queen Street0.1 km