Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

ST HELENS, BA22 7AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST HELENS, BA22 7AS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

325

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 47,700 /yr

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Employed

46%

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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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BA22 7AS — age 50, 82% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

BA22 7AS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on St Helens, 0.2km from Galhampton in Galhampton. Administratively it sits within Castle Cary ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

For families considering a move, BA22 7AS represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £267k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA22 7AS are sourced from Output Area E00148586 (shared with 13 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 BA22 7AS. The average age is 49.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 267,500

1 sales · Mean £ 267,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

BA22 7AS has low crime rates — 21 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 offences15
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Galhampton Country Store0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Orchard Inn0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Castle Cary3.9 km
  • Bruton7.2 km
  • Templecombe10.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Harvester0.4 km
  • Harvester0.4 km