Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

HOLYWELL, BA22 9NE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLYWELL, BA22 9NE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

378

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Avg Age

56

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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: BA22 9NE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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6/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

BA22 9NE is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 85% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £485k reflects the demand.

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

BA22 9NE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Holywell, 0.2km from Burton in South Somerset. Administratively it sits within Coker ward and the Yeovil constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BA22, BA22 9NE offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 85% 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £485k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA22 9NE are sourced from Output Area E00148638 (shared with 38 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 9NE. The average age is 55.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

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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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 455,000

2 sales · Mean £ 455,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

BA22 9NE has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4

school Local Schools

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East Coker Community Primary School

Good237 pupils1.1 km
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West Coker CofE VC Primary School

Good26 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • BP West Yeovil SF Connect0.8 km
  • West Coker Youth Club0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yeovil3.8 km
  • Yeovil Junction4.1 km
  • Yeovil Pen Mill4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Foresters Arms0.2 km
  • Foresters Arms0.2 km
  • Burton Lane0.4 km
  • Burton Lane0.4 km
  • Holywell Cross0.5 km