BA2 0AW is a sought-after residential area on Rectory Close, 0.1km from Farmborough in Farmborough. Administratively it sits within Clutton & Farmborough ward and the North East Somerset constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BA2, BA2 0AW offers 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 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £465k, up 11.4% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for BA2 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00072691 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RECTORY CLOSE, BA2 0AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RECTORY CLOSE, BA2 0AW.
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48
£ 52,700 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA2 0AW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BA2 0AW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £465k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £465k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 11.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA2 0AW. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 490,000
5 sales · Mean £ 512,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA2 0AW has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Farmborough Church Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- School Cottages Bed And Breakfast0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Butcher's Arms0.4 km
- New Inn0.8 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Farmborough Community Shop0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Keynsham8.2 km
- Oldfield Park8.5 km
- Bath Spa10.0 km
Bus Stops
- Poor Hill0.1 km
- Poor Hill0.1 km
- Meadway0.2 km
- Meadway0.3 km
- Loves Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BA20AW · Data under Open Government Licence