Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

PARK AVENUE, BA7 7HE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK AVENUE, BA7 7HE.

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Population

266

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 47,700 /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: 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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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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Area Character

BA7 7HE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £520k, 75% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £520k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 81.1% year-on-year.

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

BA7 7HE is a sought-after residential area on Park Avenue, 0.2km from South Cary in Castle Cary. Administratively it sits within Castle Cary ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BA7, BA7 7HE offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 75% 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 £520k, up 81.1% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for BA7 7HE are sourced from Output Area E00148577 (shared with 18 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 BA7 7HE. The average age is 53.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 670,000

1 sales · Mean £ 670,000

Semi-Detached

£ 352,500

2 sales · Mean £ 352,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

BA7 7HE has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Castle Cary Community Primary School

Requires Improvement213 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Babylonstoren (UK) Ltd0.9 km
  • Burns the Bread0.8 km
  • Castle Cary Tuesday Market0.9 km
  • Denela's Bakery Ltd0.8 km
  • George's Fruit and Veg0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Avalon House B&B0.2 km
  • Ellesmere B&B0.1 km
  • George Hotel0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Bay Tree0.2 km
  • The White Hart0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Burnt Honey @ Pithers0.9 km
  • Home Cafe0.9 km
  • Miah's Castle Tandoori0.8 km
  • Pithers Bistro0.9 km
  • The Place0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Castle Cary Kebab & Pizza House0.8 km
  • Castle Fryer Fish and Chips0.8 km
  • Dragon House0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Castle Cary1.9 km
  • Bruton6.0 km
  • Templecombe11.5 km