Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

ORCHARD CLOSE, BA22 9EH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD CLOSE, BA22 9EH.

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

234

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 46,400 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BA22 9EH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

BA22 9EH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 91% 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. Property prices are trending up 50.0% year-on-year.

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

BA22 9EH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Orchard Close, 0.3km from East Chinnock in East Chinnock. Administratively it sits within Coker ward and the Yeovil constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BA22, BA22 9EH offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 91% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £390k, up 50.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BA22 9EH are sourced from Output Area E00148806 (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 9EH. The average age is 53.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 285,000

3 sales · Mean £ 311,666

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

BA22 9EH has low crime rates — 15 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 offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Crewkerne6.4 km
  • Yeovil6.7 km
  • Yeovil Junction7.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Portman Arms0.4 km
  • Portman Arms0.4 km