Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

LAUREL LANE, BA22 7NU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAUREL LANE, BA22 7NU.

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

281

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 52,800 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BA22 7NU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
workEmployment
4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

BA22 7NU is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 49 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

home £322,500 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA22 7NU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Laurel Lane, 0.2km from Queen Camel in Queen Camel. 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £322k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA22 7NU are sourced from Output Area E00148562 (shared with 12 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 7NU. The average age is 49.3. 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

40%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 275,000

3 sales · Mean £ 264,166

Detached

£ 465,000

1 sales · Mean £ 465,000

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

BA22 7NU has low crime rates — 26 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 offences7
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Countess Gytha Primary School

Requires Improvement144 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Hazlegrove Services - F W RETAIL0.9 km
  • Texaco0.7 km
  • The Supply Stores0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Mildmay Arms0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Camelicous0.1 km
  • Mattia Diner0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yeovil Pen Mill9.0 km
  • Castle Cary9.4 km
  • Yeovil9.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Countess Gytha School0.2 km
  • St Barnabas Church0.2 km
  • Camel Bridge0.2 km
  • Camel Bridge0.2 km
  • Memorial Hall0.3 km