Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

HAWKFINCH DRIVE, BA22 8GH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAWKFINCH DRIVE, BA22 8GH.

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

338

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 52,800 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

BA22 8GH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 51% 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. Property prices are trending down 6.1% year-on-year.

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

BA22 8GH is a sought-after residential area on Hawkfinch Drive, 0.4km from Northover in Ilchester. Administratively it sits within Martock ward and the Yeovil constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BA22 8GH offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £246k, down 6.1% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for BA22 8GH are sourced from Output Area E00148743 (shared with 11 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 8GH. The average age is 33.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.6%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 253,250

14 sales · Mean £ 251,356

Semi-Detached

£ 237,250

10 sales · Mean £ 243,899

Detached

£ 250,000

1 sales · Mean £ 250,000

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

BA22 8GH has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft11
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Ilchester Community School

Good266 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Central Stores0.4 km
  • Costcutter0.5 km
  • London House0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Dolphin Inn0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Claire's of Ilchester0.8 km
  • Ilchester Arms Hotel0.7 km
  • Nuova Italia0.7 km
  • The Shack0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Peking Chef0.7 km
  • Spice Corner0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yeovil7.5 km
  • Yeovil Pen Mill8.3 km
  • Yeovil Junction10.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Hainbury Farm0.0 km
  • Hainbury Farm0.0 km
  • St Andrews Church0.1 km
  • St Andrews Church0.2 km
  • Northover Hotel0.4 km