Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

COURTRY COTTAGES, BA22 8HF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COURTRY COTTAGES, BA22 8HF.

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Population

996

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 52,800 /yr

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Employed

84%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BA22 8HF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. BA22 8HF combines 84% economic activity with a 29-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. At £517k median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise. Property prices are trending down 32.4% year-on-year.

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

BA22 8HF is a safe, established residential area on Courtry Cottages, 0.1km from Bridgehampton in Yeovilton. Administratively it sits within Castle Cary ward and the Yeovil constituency.

For serious buyers, BA22 8HF is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (74% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £517k, down 32.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BA22 8HF are sourced from Output Area E00166001 (shared with 15 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 8HF. The average age is 29.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

84%Active
FT: 74%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A younger demographic of homeowners. The population consists of young adults and couples who have actively bought property here.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 517,500

3 sales · Mean £ 495,833

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

BA22 8HF has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Public order1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yeovil7.7 km
  • Yeovil Pen Mill7.8 km
  • Yeovil Junction10.0 km