Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

ORCHARD CLOSE, BA22 8XR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD CLOSE, BA22 8XR.

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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BA22 8XR spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. £335k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

BA22 8XR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Orchard Close, 0.2km from Odcombe in Odcombe. Administratively it sits within Coker ward and the Yeovil constituency.

For serious buyers, BA22 8XR is 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £335k, down 0.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BA22 8XR 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 8XR. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 325,000

7 sales · Mean £ 331,000

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

BA22 8XR has low crime rates — 32 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 offences13
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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All Saints Church School

Good213 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Greensleeves Nursery & Farm Shop0.9 km
  • Odcombe Market0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yeovil4.9 km
  • Yeovil Pen Mill6.5 km
  • Yeovil Junction6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Dray Road Junction0.1 km
  • Dray Road Junction0.1 km
  • Broadway0.2 km
  • Broadway0.2 km
  • Higher Oddcoombe Crossroads0.3 km