Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

WOODFORDE GREEN, BA7 7LD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODFORDE GREEN, BA7 7LD.

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Population

462

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 47,700 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
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

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.

Violence and sexual offences32
Anti-social behaviour8
Burglary8
Vehicle crime3
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Ansford Academy

Good587 pupils0.5 km
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Castle Cary Community Primary School

Requires Improvement213 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • George Hotel0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The White Hart0.7 km
restaurant

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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.7 km
fastfood

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