Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

HIGH STREET, BA22 8NH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, BA22 8NH.

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

309

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 52,800 /yr

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Employed

58%

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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10/10
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3/10
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1/10
workEmployment
9/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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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 8NH's 70% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

home £319,200 median price shield Safety 10/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA22 8NH is a safe, established residential area on High Street, 0.1km from Lindinis Roman Town in Ilchester. Administratively it sits within Castle Cary ward and the Yeovil constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £319k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA22 8NH are sourced from Output Area E00148745 (shared with 16 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 8NH. The average age is 44.6. 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 / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 266,750

4 sales · Mean £ 277,125

Semi-Detached

£ 435,000

1 sales · Mean £ 435,000

Detached

£ 441,000

1 sales · Mean £ 441,000

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

BA22 8NH has low crime rates — 29 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 offences12
Other theft10
Criminal damage and arson5
Burglary2
Shoplifting2

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Ilchester Community School

Good266 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Central Stores0.4 km
  • London House0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Dolphin Inn0.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Claire's of Ilchester0.1 km
  • Ilchester Arms Hotel0.1 km
  • Nuova Italia0.1 km
  • The Shack0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Peking Chef0.1 km
  • Spice Corner0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yeovil7.0 km
  • Yeovil Pen Mill8.0 km
  • Yeovil Junction9.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Lyster Close0.2 km
  • Lyster Close0.2 km
  • Northover Hotel0.4 km