How much do houses cost in BA9 8DP?

The average property price in BA9 8DP is currently around £250k.

What is the population of BA9 8DP?

The population for the BA9 8DP area is approximately 109 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

FAIRFIELD, BA9 8DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRFIELD, BA9 8DP.

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Population

109

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Avg Age

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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

BA9 8DP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 55, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA9 8DP is a mixed residential area on Fairfield, 0.6km from Yarlington in South Somerset. Administratively it sits within Castle Cary ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

For families considering a move, BA9 8DP represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 55, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: Average house prices are around £250k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA9 8DP 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 8DP. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 250,000

1 sales · Mean £ 250,000

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

Yarlington House0.7 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

The Stags Head Inn0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Castle Cary5.0 km
Bruton7.1 km
Templecombe8.4 km