Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

RIDGEWAY, BA22 7BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIDGEWAY, BA22 7BS.

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

356

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 47,700 /yr

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Employed

49%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BA22 7BS's 67% ownership and 46-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £328k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

BA22 7BS is a safe, established residential area on Ridgeway, 0.1km from North Cadbury in North Cadbury. Administratively it sits within Castle Cary ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. 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 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £328k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA22 7BS are sourced from Output Area E00148585 (shared with 20 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 7BS. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 292,500

1 sales · Mean £ 292,500

Terraced

£ 261,500

4 sales · Mean £ 241,687

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

BA22 7BS has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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North Cadbury Church of England Primary School

Inadequate81 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • North Cadbury Village Stores Ltd0.2 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Ashlea House0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Caroline Bowen T/A The Catash Inn0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Chapel Cross Tea Room0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Castle Cary6.2 km
  • Templecombe8.9 km
  • Bruton9.2 km

Bus Stops

  • The Catash Inn0.1 km
  • The Catash Inn0.1 km