Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

FORTS ORCHARD, BA22 8RH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORTS ORCHARD, BA22 8RH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

287

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 46,400 /yr

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Employed

50%

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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7/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

BA22 8RH is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 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.

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

BA22 8RH is a safe, established residential area on Forts Orchard, 0.5km from Chilthorne Domer in Chilthorne Domer. Administratively it sits within Martock ward and the Yeovil constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA22 8RH are sourced from Output Area E00148813 (shared with 6 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 8RH. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 323,750

6 sales · Mean £ 332,083

Semi-Detached

£ 230,000

3 sales · Mean £ 233,333

Terraced

£ 230,000

1 sales · Mean £ 230,000

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

BA22 8RH has low crime rates — 18 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 offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Chilthorne Domer Church School

Good144 pupils0.2 km

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Chilthorne Domer Recreation Trust Pavilion0.2 km
  • The Halfway House Inn Country Lodge0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yeovil4.0 km
  • Yeovil Pen Mill5.3 km
  • Yeovil Junction6.8 km