Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

DORCHESTER ROAD, BA22 9RD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DORCHESTER ROAD, BA22 9RD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (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 9RD 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

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 85% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, BA22 9RD is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £510k reflects the demand.

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

BA22 9RD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Dorchester Road, 0.1km from Key, Lower in South Somerset. Administratively it sits within Coker ward and the Yeovil constituency.

For serious buyers, BA22 9RD is 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £510k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA22 9RD 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 9RD. 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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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

£ 510,000

1 sales · Mean £ 510,000

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

BA22 9RD has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School

Good63 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Mimi's Cafe0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Goose Slade Farm Shop0.9 km
  • T W Wrixon and Sons0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Red House0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yeovil Junction1.5 km
  • Yeovil3.1 km
  • Yeovil Pen Mill3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • The Green0.5 km