Is BA22 7AL a safe place to live?

Yes, BA22 7AL is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 10 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of BA22 7AL?

The population for the BA22 7AL area is approximately 324 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

BA22 7AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BA22 7AL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-08 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

groups

Population

324

cake

Avg Age

payments

Avg Income

£ 47,700 /yr

work

Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: BA22 7AL 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.

shieldSafety

10/10

family_restroomFamily

8/10

favoriteHealth

1/10

workEmployment

6/10

diversity_3Diversity

2/10

paymentsAffluence

8/10

directions_transitTransit

1/10

homeHome Ownership

9/10

trending_upInvestment

8/10

psychology

Area Character

BA22 7AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 84% 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.

shield Safety 10/10

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

BA22 7AL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.5km from Galhampton in North Cadbury. Administratively it sits within Castle Cary ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

For families considering a move, BA22 7AL represents 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 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BA22 7AL are sourced from Output Area E00148584 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

open_in_new Open Interactive Map

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA22 7AL. The average age is 51.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

49%Active

FT: 29%

Unemployed: 1%

lightbulb

Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

analytics Full Demographics Profile

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

BA22 7AL has low crime rates — 10 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.

Violence and sexual offences6

Anti-social behaviour1

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

The Orchard Inn0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Castle Cary4.2 km
Bruton7.2 km
Templecombe9.6 km