Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

BA22 8XB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BA22 8XB.

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

252

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

BA22 8XB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 84% 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.

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

BA22 8XB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.3km from Odcombe in Odcombe. Administratively it sits within Coker ward and the Yeovil constituency.

For families considering a move, BA22 8XB represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BA22 8XB are sourced from Output Area E00148644 (shared with 13 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 8XB. The average age is 50.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

BA22 8XB has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Burglary1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Greensleeves Nursery & Farm Shop1.0 km
  • Odcombe Market0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • R&R @ Masons Arms Ltd0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yeovil4.7 km
  • Yeovil Junction6.3 km
  • Yeovil Pen Mill6.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Broadway0.1 km
  • Higher Oddcoombe Crossroads0.1 km
  • Higher Oddcoombe Crossroads0.1 km
  • Broadway0.1 km
  • Dray Road Junction0.3 km