BA7 7LD is a sought-after residential area on Woodforde Green, 0.2km from Ansford 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 7LD offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 72% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £274k, down 11.8% 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 7LD are sourced from Output Area E00148569 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODFORDE GREEN, BA7 7LD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODFORDE GREEN, BA7 7LD.
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45
£ 47,700 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA7 7LD represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. BA7 7LD's low deprivation rank, 72% ownership, and £274k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 11.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA7 7LD. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 246,500
6 sales · Mean £ 258,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA7 7LD has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ansford Academy
Castle Cary Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Burns the Bread0.7 km
- Castle Cary Tuesday Market0.5 km
- Denela's Bakery Ltd0.7 km
- George's Fruit and Veg0.8 km
- McColls0.7 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- George Hotel0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The White Hart0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Burnt Honey @ Pithers0.6 km
- Home Cafe0.6 km
- Miah's Castle Tandoori0.6 km
- Pithers Bistro0.6 km
- The Place0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Castle Cary Kebab & Pizza House0.7 km
- Castle Fryer Fish and Chips0.6 km
- Dragon House0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Castle Cary0.7 km
- Bruton5.3 km
- Templecombe12.5 km
Bus Stops
- Priory View0.2 km
- Priory View0.2 km
- Churchfields0.2 km
- Florida Fields0.3 km
- Churchfields0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BA77LD · Data under Open Government Licence