Is BA9 8DQ a safe place to live?

Yes, BA9 8DQ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 9 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of BA9 8DQ?

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

Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

EASTFIELD, BA9 8DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EASTFIELD, BA9 8DQ.

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

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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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BA9 8DQ spans multiple life stages — average age 55, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

BA9 8DQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Eastfield, 0.2km from Yarlington in South Somerset. Administratively it sits within Castle Cary ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 55) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 8DQ 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 8DQ. 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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

BA9 8DQ 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 House0.5 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

The Stags Head Inn0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Castle Cary4.6 km
Bruton6.5 km
Templecombe8.7 km

Bus Stops

Queen Street0.2 km
Queen Street0.2 km