Is BA22 7QD a safe place to live?

Yes, BA22 7QD is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 13 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of BA22 7QD?

The population for the BA22 7QD area is approximately 241 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

BA22 7QD House Prices & Local Information

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

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

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Population

241

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 52,800 /yr

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Employed

41%

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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10/10

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7/10

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3/10

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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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7/10

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7/10

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Area Character

BA22 7QD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

BA22 7QD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.2km from West Camel in West 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 rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BA22 7QD are sourced from Output Area E00148566 (shared with 18 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 7QD. 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 / British98.7%

Asian / British Asian0.8%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

41%Active

FT: 28%

Unemployed: 0%

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

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

BA22 7QD has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3

Public order2

Anti-social behaviour1

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

The Walnut Tree Hotel0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Yeovil Pen Mill8.3 km
Yeovil8.5 km
Yeovil Junction10.5 km

Bus Stops

West Camel0.3 km
Parsonage Road0.4 km