Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

HIGHER BACKWAY, BA10 0DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHER BACKWAY, BA10 0DN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

288

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 48,800 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BA10 0DN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BA10 0DN's low deprivation rank, 68% ownership, and £532k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

BA10 0DN is a safe, established residential area on Higher Backway, 0.1km from Tolbury in Bruton. Administratively it sits within Wincanton & Bruton ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £532k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA10 0DN are sourced from Output Area E00148525 (shared with 23 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 BA10 0DN. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 532,500

1 sales · Mean £ 532,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BA10 0DN has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences34
Other theft16
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson5
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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Bruton Primary School

Good239 pupils0.2 km
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Sexey's School

Good613 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Ape or Eden0.1 km
  • Bill The Butcher0.3 km
  • Bruton Convenience Store0.2 km
  • Budgens Bruton0.2 km
  • Durslade Farm Shop0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Barefoots Orchard0.6 km
  • High House Bed & Breakfast0.1 km
  • Turks Hall B&B0.5 km
  • Bed and Breakfast0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Prickly Pear0.1 km
  • The Sun Inn0.2 km
  • Bruton Unionist Club0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • At The Chapel0.2 km
  • Cat's Cafe0.2 km
  • Matt's Kitchen0.1 km
  • Mill on the Brue0.4 km
  • Stripy Duck0.2 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Rickshaw0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bruton0.7 km
  • Castle Cary4.8 km
  • Templecombe12.6 km

Bus Stops

  • West End0.2 km
  • West End0.2 km
  • Bank0.3 km
  • Plox0.3 km
  • St Marys Church0.4 km