Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

BA9 8DN House Prices & Local Information

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

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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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BA9 8DN spans multiple life stages — average age 55, moderate ownership and renting. 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 8DN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.1km from Yarlington in South Somerset. Administratively it sits within Castle Cary ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

For families considering a move, BA9 8DN represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 55 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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.

Census 2021 statistics for BA9 8DN 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 8DN. 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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BA9 8DN 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 House0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Stags Head Inn0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Castle Cary4.7 km
  • Bruton6.6 km
  • Templecombe8.6 km

Bus Stops

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